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Monthly Archives: January 2023
The Panbowl
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
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The Death of James Cockrell
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
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Corner Lunch Burned
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
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The Marcum Family
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
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Constable Killed, Shooter Executed
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
Goodyear Blimp Crashes on Breathitt-Wolfe Line
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
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Breathitt’s Health in 1915
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
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Jackson’s L&N Water Tower
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
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Bookie on the Trail 