Monthly Archives: January 2023

The Panbowl

Posted on January 30, 2023 by sdbowling

The Panhandle and Panbowl were very unique features of Jackson until flood relief came in 1956. Now the Panhandle is just a memory. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Kentucky River, Railroad | Tagged Backbone, Breathitt County, Dinky Train, Jackson, Panbowl, Panhandle, Train | 1 Comment

The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Military, Murder, Spanish-American War | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Cockrell Family, Feuds, Jett Family, Murder, Town Marshal | 1 Comment

A driver saw the smoke pouring from the back of the Corner Lunch. Within minutes the fire department was on the scene, but a three-hour battle was required to save downtown Jackson. Continue reading →

Posted in Businesses, Fire, Jackson | Tagged Ariel One, City of Jackson, Corner Lunch, Fire, Jackson, Jackson Fire Department, Main Street, Quicksand Fire Department | Leave a comment

Images from 2023 Challenge- Hike One

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike One of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged 49er Diner, Camp Barbour, Hawk Creek, Hiking, S-Tree, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Vanhook Falls | Leave a comment

The Marcum Family

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

The Marcums were once a large and prominent family in Breathitt County, and then the feuds started. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Feuds, J. B. Marcum, Jackson, Marcum Family, Murder, Strong Family | 3 Comments

Constable Killed, Shooter Executed

Posted on January 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Three shots rang out from the dark corner of the room. Constable Hiram Smith died instantly.

A year and 12 days later, his shooter was executed by the state for the murder. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Murder | Tagged Bach Family, Breathitt County, Breathitt County Jail, Electric Chair, Execution, Fallen Officer, Murder, Rice Family, Smith Family, Trent Family | 4 Comments

What To See On Hike One – 2023

Posted on January 12, 2023 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the first section hike for the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from the 192 Trailhead to the 49er Diner. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged 49er Diner, Bunch Kentucky, Camp Barbour, Cane Creek, Hawk Creek, Highway 192, Highway 80, Hiking, McFadden Family, Pine Creek Church, Pounder Branch, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Vanhook Falls | 1 Comment

Goodyear Blimp Crashes on Breathitt-Wolfe Line

Posted on January 11, 2023 by sdbowling

The Goodyear blimp Puritan dropped low in the sky trying to avoid a blinding storm and heavy sleet.

The ice-bound airship slammed into the trees and crashed on the Breathitt-Wolfe County line. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County | Tagged Blimp, Breathitt County, Crash, Goodyear, Lee City, Wolfe County | Leave a comment

Breathitt’s Health in 1915

Posted on January 10, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1915, Breathitt County had a serious health crisis. Not enough doctors and too many serious illnesses led to poor conditions listed in state newspapers. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Health, Jackson, Medicine | Tagged Breathitt County, Cancer, Doctor, Dr. F. C. Lewis, Dr. M. E. Hoge, Dr. Wilgus Back, Health, Hospital, Jackson, Murder, Tuberculosis | Leave a comment

Jackson’s L&N Water Tower

Posted on January 7, 2023 by sdbowling

One of the icons of Breathitt County is the L & N water Tower which stands silently in South Jackson watching over the city. Learn more about this important structure. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Industry, Jackson, Railroad | Tagged Breathitt County, Jackson, Railroad, Water Tower | Leave a comment