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

Family & Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky / Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971)

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

1. Family & Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky Marker side

Inscription. Family & Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky Programs began in 1914 when 17 county agents were hired to focus on canning work. Early agents taught food production, safety, preservation & storage. Programs expanded through the 20th century to meet family needs in health, nutrition, resource management, housing, aging, parenting and leadership development.

Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971) After earning degrees in home economics, in 1924 she began work as state leader of the University of Kentucky Home Economics Extension program. During her 30-year tenure, subject areas increased and the program grew from 23 to 110 agents. Under her leadership, the Kentucky Federation of Homemakers was formed in 1932.
School of Human Environmental Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Erected 2014 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2444.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 38° 1.499′ N, 84° 30.471′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker

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is at the intersection of Farm Road and University Drive, on the left when traveling west on Farm Road. Marker is near the E.S. Good Barn on the University of Kentucky campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1451 University Dr, Lexington KY 40503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kentucky Educational Television / KET, the Kentucky Network (approx. 0.4 miles away); Haggin Hall (approx. half a mile away); Herman L. Donovan / Donovan Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Desegregation of UK / Lyman T. Johnson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Class Competitions / Tug of War (approx. 0.7 miles away); Scovell Hall / M.A. Scovell 1855-1912 (approx. 0.7 miles away); WBKY/WUKY (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kentucky Kernel (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971) and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky. Additional information about and photographs of the marker's subjects. (Kate Sowada, ExploreKYHistory) (Submitted on July 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971) Marker side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

2. Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971) Marker side

Family & Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky / Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 23, 2022

3. Family & Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky / Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.