Monthly Archives: September 2022

Family Dispute Ended in Tragedy

Posted on September 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A family dispute led to the death of three people in 1911 on South Fork. Continue reading →

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Tragic Death At Quicksand

Posted on September 26, 2022 by sdbowling

Thousands of men came to Quicksand to work in the mills. The tasks were hard and dangerous. A look at one death out of the hundreds that happened in the timber industry. Continue reading →

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What to See On Hike Ten

Posted on September 23, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at some of the interesting sites on Hike 10. Continue reading →

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Granville Turner’s “Suicide” in 1911

Posted on September 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Granville B. Turner died in 1911 after leading an ill-fated attack on a railroad camp.

Learn about his “suicide” from Breathitt’s wild past. Continue reading →

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Images from 2022 Challenge- Hike Nine – 1

Posted on September 21, 2022 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike 9 of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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James Hargis- the Victim?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by sdbowling

The power of newspapers through a look at Judge James Henderson Hargis- feud leader or victim? Continue reading →

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The Hero of 1923

Posted on September 13, 2022 by sdbowling

He did not have to do it, but Eugene Hyden jumped in the river. A look at his heroic actions that saved a life in 1923. Continue reading →

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Martin Van Buren South

Posted on September 11, 2022 by sdbowling

A brief look at the short life of Martin Van Buren South. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike Nine

Posted on September 9, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 9 of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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The Breathitt County International Speedway

Posted on September 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Labor Day weekend meant big events at the Breathitt County International Speedway.

Learn about one of Breathitt County’s racetracks. Continue reading →

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