Putnam Stadium - Ashland, KY
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 27.336 W 082° 39.000
17S E 356030 N 4257656
This stadium served the Ashland Public Schools. Built in 1937 for $6,500 as a WPA project, it was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day that same year.
Waymark Code: WM127ZY
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
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Putnam Stadium-This stadium served the Ashland Public Schools. Built in 1937 for $6,500 as a WPA project, it was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day that same year. The Ashland High School Tomcats record of success includes 11 state championships. In 1944, the Tomcats played under the lights at Putnam Stadium for the first time.
Presented by Representative John Vincent.
Location: Stadium Drive, Ashland KY 41101
Marker Name: Putnam Stadium
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 2125
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
2003 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways
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