Monthly Archives: October 2022

The Cardwell Family

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the Cardwell Family of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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What Lumber Brought Us

Posted on October 26, 2022 by sdbowling

The vision and investments of two men have helped eastern Kentucky and Breathitt County grow, but there is more to do. Continue reading →

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John Joseph Breeding

Posted on October 23, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of John J. Breeding- 1st Lieutenant of Company B, 39th Kentucky Infantry. Continue reading →

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S. P. Lees Collegiate Institute

Posted on October 20, 2022 by sdbowling

John J. Dickey’s horse stumbled and changed the history of Breathitt County.

A look at the early history of Lees Collegiate Institute. Continue reading →

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Images from 2022 Challenge- Hike Eleven

Posted on October 19, 2022 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike 11 of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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A Special Request

Posted on October 12, 2022 by sdbowling

Who wants to read about you?

The answer is: everyone. Continue reading →

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What To See on Hike 11

Posted on October 10, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the sites you will encounter on Hike 11. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Squirrel Plague

Posted on October 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the 1896 Squirrel Plague in Breathitt County and across the state. Continue reading →

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Nathan Hale Montgomery

Posted on October 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Private Nathan Hale Montgomery, 5th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, CSA. Continue reading →

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