Montclair in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Kentucky Educational Television / KET, the Kentucky Network

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. Kentucky Educational Television Marker

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Kentucky Educational Television Kentucky's statewide public television network began broadcasting Sept. 23, 1968. Initially airing weekdays during school hours, KET grew to become one of the largest public television networks in the nation, serving as an innovative and equitable educational resource for homes and classrooms across the Commonwealth.

KET, the Kentucky Network KET has enriched lives and helped build stronger communities by educating, inspiring. and connecting people of every age and circumstance. Throughout its history, KET has produced essential public affairs and cultural programs, delivered engaging PBS content, and developed trusted and effective classroom resources.

Erected 2018 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2542.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1968.

Location. 38° 1.493′ N, 84° 29.992′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Montclair. Marker is on Cooper Drive, on the right when traveling

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east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Cooper Drive, Lexington KY 40502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Family & Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky / Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Desegregation of UK / Lyman T. Johnson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Haggin Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Class Competitions / Tug of War (approx. 0.6 miles away); Herman L. Donovan / Donovan Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Maxwell Place (approx. 0.8 miles away); Scovell Hall / M.A. Scovell 1855-1912 (approx. 0.8 miles away); WBKY/WUKY (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . The KET Story. This hourlong film explores KET's beginnings and 50 years of service as Kentucky's only statewide educational broadcasting network. (Submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

KET, the Kentucky Network Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. KET, the Kentucky Network Marker

Kentucky Educational Television / KET, the Kentucky Network Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

3. Kentucky Educational Television / KET, the Kentucky Network Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.