Highest Point in Kentucky

Highest Point in Kentucky (HM2A3S)

Location: Partridge, KY 40862 Harlan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 54.867', W 82° 53.64'

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Elevation 4,139 Feet

This plaque is in memory of William Risden
(1914-1994) WW II Veteran

An innovator and devotee of electronic technology, Risden was a pioneer in the cable TV industry credited with building the first cable system in Kentucky.
Taking advantage of Black Mountain's elevation, Risden located his operation in this general area.
With ingenuity, hard work and perseverance, Risden fulfilled his dream to cable television from atop Black Mountain to the town below.
He was recognized for his closed circuit television facilities that provided vital community service.
The Cumberland Cable Company has been recognized as one of the first ten cable systems in the United States.
Sponsored By "Hands Across the Mountain"
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HM NumberHM2A3S
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Date Added Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 at 1:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 331282 N 4087057
Decimal Degrees36.91445000, -82.89400000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 54.867', W 82° 53.64'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 54' 52.02" N, 82° 53' 38.4" W
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Area Code(s)606
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Black Mountain Ridge Rd, Partridge KY 40862, US
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