Highest Point in Kentucky

William Risden, a World War II veteran who lived from 1914 to 1994, was an innovator and devotee of electronic technology who became a pioneer in the cable TV industry and is credited with building the first cable system in Kentucky. Taking advantage of Black Mountain’s elevation, he located his operation in this general area and, through ingenuity, hard work, and perseverance, 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, and the Cumberland Cable Company has been recognized as one of the first ten cable systems in the United States.

Kentucky · United States