William G. Kenton (1941-1981)

William G. Kenton (1941-1981) (HM1KOD)

Location: Maysville, KY 41056 Mason County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 38.826', W 83° 45.792'

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This Maysville native was elected to Kentucky House in 1969. Became Speaker in 1976 at age 34 and served until death. Achievements included leading legislative independence movement and increasing public participation in government. William Kenton's legislative service continued tradition of grandfather W.T. and great-grandfather Eldridge Kenton.
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HM NumberHM1KOD
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Marker Number1893
Year Placed1991
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
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Date Added Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 at 10:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 259524 N 4281239
Decimal Degrees38.64710000, -83.76320000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 38.826', W 83° 45.792'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 38' 49.56" N, 83° 45' 47.52" W
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Area Code(s)606, 859
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 26 E 2nd St, Maysville KY 41056, US
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