Monthly Archives: January 2022

No Insurance Policy for John J. C. Bach

Posted on January 29, 2022 by sdbowling

A short biography of Judge John Jay Crittenden Bach. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson | Tagged Bach Family, Back Family, Breathitt Attorneys, Breathitt County, Hurst Family, Jackson | Leave a comment

Jackson’s Black “Klansman”

Posted on January 27, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at a very unusual Breathitt County man. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson | Tagged African-American, Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Civil War, Jackson, Slavery, United States Colored Troops | 4 Comments

Images from 2022 Sheltowee Challenge- Hike One

Posted on January 24, 2022 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike One of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Clark Farm, Dry Fork, Hiking, Holly Fork, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour | Leave a comment

No Sunday Haircuts Allowed

Posted on January 22, 2022 by sdbowling

No business can be conducted in Jackson on Sunday except those permitted by ordinance especially no barbering. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson | Tagged Barber, Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Jackson, Old Laws | 1 Comment

Breathitt County Judge Executives

Posted on January 20, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the known County Judges of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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Are You Headed to the Poor House?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling May 3, 1880 – Old age and infirmity have always been hard on the people of Appalachia. During the later part of the 19th Century, older residents without means of support were a growing problem for … Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson | Tagged Breathitt County, Eastern State Hospital, Fiscal Court, Granville S. Miller, Idiot, May 3, Pauper, Poor House | Leave a comment

2022 Hike One Review

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sdbowling

A review of events, impressions and lessons from the first hike of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Association’s Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Dry Fork, Hiking, Holly Fork, Morehead, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour | 1 Comment

Jackson’s Forgotten Baseball Star

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sdbowling

Still Holds the Record for Longest No-Hitter By Stephen D. Bowling July 31, 1927 – Only one Breathitt County baseball player holds a Major League Baseball record. Joseph “Talt” Strong pitched the longest no-hitter and rightfully has his place in … Continue reading →

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Where is Curtis’ Pistol?

Posted on January 13, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling April 4, 1963 – It could very well be the most significant weapon in Breathitt County. Without question, it was the most infamous. More newspaper stories have been written about the terrible results this weapon produced … Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson | Tagged Appalachian Life, Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Curtis Jett, Feuds, J. B. Marcum, Jett Family, May 4, Thomas White | 3 Comments

The Great Udder Debate

Posted on January 10, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 10, 1916 – The January 10, 1916 meeting of the Jackson City Council attracted a great deal of attention. Over the next few weeks, the people of the city raised their voices loudly in support … Continue reading →

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