Monthly Archives: May 2022

Where is the Haddix Bell?

Posted on May 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A bell was donated by the L&N Railroad to the Haddix Brethren Church in 1953.

Posted in Breathitt County, Railroad, Religion | Tagged Bell, Breathitt County, Brethern Church, Church, L&N Railroad, Louisville and Nashville Railroad | Leave a comment

Breathitt Memorial Preserved in 1940

Posted on May 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A young woman from the FSA helped preserve a common mountain practice in 1940.

Her photographs documented the memorial service for Lacy Risner. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Military | Tagged Breathitt County, Marion Post Wolcott, Memorial Service, Military, World War I | Leave a comment

Images from 2022 Challenge- Hike Five

Posted on May 26, 2022 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike 5 of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Hiking, S-Tree, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Turkey Foot Campgound | Leave a comment

Breathitt’s First Documented UFO

Posted on May 25, 2022 by sdbowling

What was it a local doctor saw in the sky over Panbowl Lake?

The Jackson Times called it a UFO. Read the story of Jackson’s first sighting of a flying saucer. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Unexplained | Tagged Breathitt County, Panbowl Lake, UFO, Unexplained | Leave a comment

Romance Nearly Spoiled- Twice

Posted on May 20, 2022 by sdbowling

The world tried to stop one man and one woman from marriage in 1911. The world lost and their marriage lasted 49 years.

The story of true love was twice denied, but true love won in the end. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Jackson, Marriage, Romance | Leave a comment

Breathitt County Teachers in 1940

Posted on May 17, 2022 by sdbowling

Teachers have played an important role in our lives. They helped us see the world from different perspectives and helped us develop our potential.

Here is a look at the teachers hired for Breathitt County in 1940-1941. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Education | Tagged Breathitt County, Breathitt County Schools, Education, Schools, Teachers | Leave a comment

Brother Kills Brother in 1892

Posted on May 16, 2022 by sdbowling

A dispute over property led two brothers into an argument at Barwick. When the smoke cleared- one brother was dying and the other accused of manslaughter.

The sad tale of brother against brother in 1892. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Murder | Tagged 13th Kentucky Cavalry, Barwick, Breathitt County, Brother Against Brother, Confederate Army, Moore Family, Murder | Leave a comment

What to See on Hike Five

Posted on May 13, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at some of the features along Section Five of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Jackson County, Resurgence Cave, S-Tree, Turkey Foot Campground, War Fork | Leave a comment

Calliker Killed At Little

Posted on May 11, 2022 by sdbowling

What exactly did he shoot?

What happened to the others?

Did Cornelius Neace really kill the Breathitt County dog killer? Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Unexplained | Tagged Breathitt County, Calliker, Chupacabra, Unexplained | Leave a comment

Images from 2022 Sheltowee Challenge- Hike Four

Posted on May 9, 2022 by sdbowling

Hike Four of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge is in the books.

Here are a few images from the three weekends of hiking. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Kentucky River, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Cressmont, Heidelberg, Hiking, Natural Bridge State Park, Road Walk, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment