Monthly Archives: April 2024

What To See On Hike Six- 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the sixth section hike for the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from S-Tree Road to Battle of Camp Wildcat Monument. Continue reading →

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A few images from Hike Five of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on April 26, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

Harmon (Bush) Colley

Posted on April 24, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Harmon (Bush) Colley
6th Kentucky Cavalry
United States Army Continue reading →

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Sawdust and Baseball: Whick, Kentucky

Posted on April 16, 2024 by sdbowling

A brief look at Whick, Kentucky – 1998. Continue reading →

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Benjamin Duke Beall, Jr.

Posted on April 15, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Benjamin Duke Beall
Diamond’s 10th Kentucky Cavalry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Milton Black Cox

Posted on April 12, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Milton Black Cox
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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What to See on Hike Five- 2024

Posted on April 11, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the features along Section Five of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s 1918 Eclipse

Posted on April 8, 2024 by sdbowling

Breathitt County has experienced many solar and lunar eclipses. The last big event here was in 1918. Continue reading →

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Brack Haddix

Posted on April 3, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Brack Haddix
38th Military Police Company Continue reading →

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Dickey Eulogized a Jackson Matriarch

Posted on April 2, 2024 by sdbowling

Dr. John J. Dickey wrote a moving eulogy for Arminta W. Cardwell after her funeral in 1891. Continue reading →

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