Monthly Archives: December 2022

Gone Are The Mules

Posted on December 15, 2022 by sdbowling

Mules were once a vital part of survival in the mountains. Today, good mules are getting harder and harder to find. Continue reading →

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A Breathitt County Curiosity

Posted on December 14, 2022 by sdbowling

An article about a strange Breathitt County creature was published in newspapers across the county in 1877. Continue reading →

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Enemies to The End- And Beyond

Posted on December 13, 2022 by sdbowling

Miles Terry took the grudge he carried to the grave, but he made sure his children continued his fight long after he was gone. Continue reading →

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Edward “Ned” Turner

Posted on December 10, 2022 by sdbowling

Edward “Ned” Turner served 19 days in the North Carolina militia and was one of a few who settled in Breathitt County and were veterans of the War of 1812. Continue reading →

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Two Questions from The Gathering

Posted on December 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Steve Barbour’s posed two questions at the 2022 Gathering in Frankfort. The answers are found within each of us. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s First Helicopter Visit

Posted on December 6, 2022 by sdbowling

Jackson’s first visit by a helicopter was not planned, but it caused quite a stir in 1948. Continue reading →

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