Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

Director of the Breathitt County Public Library and Heritage Center in Jackson, Kentucky.

Keenis Farrow Crawford

Posted on March 20, 2024 by sdbowling

Solider of the Week
Keenis Farrow Crawford
Three Forks Battalion
Kentucky State Troops Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Military, Union Army | Tagged Breathitt County, Civil War, Crawford Family, Jackson, Jett Family, Markham Family, Three Forks Battalion, Union Army | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Four – 2024

Posted on March 13, 2024 by sdbowling

Important and interesting waypoints for Hike Four of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Kentucky River, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Balanced Rock, Contrary Creek, Cressmont, Greeley Kentucky, Heidelberg, Hiking, Lago Linda Resort, Lock and Dam #14, Mount Paran, Natural Bridge State Park, Pinch 'Em Tight, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Sturgeon Creek, The Narrows, Turkey Foot Lumber Company, Whites Branch Arch, Whittleton Branch Arch, Youth Haven Camp | Leave a comment

William Greenberry Jones

Posted on March 12, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of The Week
William Greenberry Jones
13th Kentucky Cavalry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 13th Kentucky Cavalry, Breathitt County, Buttrey Family, Civil War, Confederate Army, Jackson, Jones Family, Smith Family | Leave a comment

A few images from Team Rugby’s third walk of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on March 7, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

What To See on Hike Three- 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at Hike Three of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s 2024 Challenge.

Four counties, 35 miles, and innumerable memories. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Hiking the Red River, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Bath County, Hiking, Indian Arch, Menifee County, Powell County, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Wolfe County | Leave a comment

A few images from Team Boone’s second trek of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on February 27, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

Money, Marriage, and Dynamite

Posted on February 26, 2024 by sdbowling

A scheme to blow up the Breathitt County Courthouse to inherit $40,000 with a fake marriage in 1927 is foiled by a nosy telegraphy operator and a big mouth. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Laws | Tagged Bach Family, Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Hatton Family, Indictment, Jackson, Nelson Family | Leave a comment

Two Killed in Sewer Accident

Posted on February 23, 2024 by sdbowling

Two Jackson Sewer and Water Plant employees died in a tragic accident in 1972, but important lessons were learned. Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Jackson, Kentucky River, Tragedy | Tagged Accident, Breathitt County, Flood, Frazier Family, Goff Family, Jackson, Sewer | Leave a comment

Breathitt’s Oldest Vet Dies

Posted on February 15, 2024 by sdbowling

Wilson Edgar Terry was Breathitt County’s last surviving veteran of the Spanish American War. He died on February 15, 1968. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Military, Spanish-American War | Tagged Breathitt County, Lees College, Spanish-American War, Terry Family, Wilder Fmaily | 1 Comment

Raney Chastain Maxey

Posted on February 14, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Raney Chastain Maxey
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Civil War, Elam Family, Maxey Family, Morgan County, Stamper Family | Leave a comment