Monthly Archives: March 2022

What To See on Hike Three

Posted on March 8, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at Hike Three of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s 2022 Challenge.

Four counties, 35 miles, and innumerable memories. Continue reading →

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Samuel Henry Stidham

Posted on March 8, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Sanuel Henry Stidham- Confederate and Union soldier in the American Civil War. Continue reading →

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Breathitt Hog Featured In “Believe It Or Not”

Posted on March 7, 2022 by sdbowling

“Little Jake”, a Breathitt County Poland hog had his moment in the spotlight in 1930. His owner, Matt J. Long, was world famous thanks to Robert Ripley.

And then he went to the frying pan. Continue reading →

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When Love Killed A Man

Posted on March 3, 2022 by sdbowling

An assault took the life of a man on Frozen Creek all because of his interest in a young woman.

The tragic story of the death of Thompson Phipps is remembered. Continue reading →

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