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Supporters of a former historical marker dedicated to a feminist and labor activist from New Hampshire who also led the U.S. Communist Party sued the state Monday, saying officials violated a law around administrative procedures and should put it back up. The green and white sign describing the life of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was installed May 1 in Concord close to where she was born Aug. 7, 1890. Known as “The Rebel Girl” for her fiery speeches, Flynn was a founder of the American Civil Liberties Union and advocated for women’s voting rights and access to birth control.

The sign honoring the early 20th century labor leader, feminist organizer, and communist was in place for just two weeks. Its proponents are suing, but the governor says that “anti-American sign” won’t be reinstalled on his watch.

The marker had drawn criticism from two Republican members of the Executive Council, who argued it was inappropriate, given Elizabeth Gurley Flynn's Communist involvement.

CONCORD — Two activists asked a Superior Court judge Monday to order a historical marker honoring a late national labor and Communist Party leader to be put back up.

Supporters of a historical marker honoring late U.S. Communist Party leader near her Concord, New Hampshire, birthplace have sued the state over the controversial sign's removal.