Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

Guerrant Memorial Presbyterian Church

Posted on August 22, 2023 by sdbowling

A history of the Guerrant Memorial Presbyterian Church on Main Street. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Religion | Tagged Breathitt County, Edward O. Guerrant, Jackson, Presbyterian Church | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1977

Posted on August 16, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1977, Breathitt High School enjoyed its first winning season, and the Bobcats won their first district championship. There was at least one change in Coach Hilton’s life too. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1977, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, James Talbert Turner, Johnny Gabbard | Leave a comment

Sid Jett Died August 14

Posted on August 14, 2023 by sdbowling

Sidney “Sid” Jett died near Guerrant on August 14, 1945. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Farming | Tagged Breathitt County, Guerrant, Jett Family, McQuinn Family | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1976

Posted on August 10, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1976, Breathitt High School celebrated its third season of football.
Coach Dudley Hilton was pleased with the progress his team made. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1976, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, Jack Stanford, Johnny Gabbard | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 9, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 8 of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Coal, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Industry, Mining, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Alum Ford, Big South Fork, Blue Heron, Catron Road, Chestnut, Cotton Patch Shelter, Highway 700, Julia Lynn Falls, Princess Falls, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Stearns, Yahoo Falls, Yamacraw | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: Part Ten – Super Fans

Posted on August 7, 2023 by sdbowling

Through the years, Breathitt County football enjoyed a tremendous following. Here are three examples of what could be identified as “Super Fans.” Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dud, Football, Henrietta Griffith, Kentucky Mountain Bible College, KMBC, Mary Ellen Mowery, Mike Holcomb, Sam Sanders, Spicer Family, Stadium | 1 Comment

Russell Howard

Posted on August 4, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Russell Howard
5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Breathitt County, Camp Morton, Company B, Confederate Army, Howard Family, South Fork, Young Family | Leave a comment

Mayors of the City of Jackson, Kentucky

Posted on August 1, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at the men and women who served Jackson as Mayor from 1913-2023 Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Politics | Tagged Bailey Family, Brown Family, Center Family, City of Jackson, Davis Family, Hays Family, Jackson, Mayor, McCoun Fmaily, Miller Family, Noble Family, Pelfrey Family, Reynolds Family, Rose Family, Sewell Family, Short Family, Smith Family, Staton Family, Thomas Family, Wolfe Family | Leave a comment

Mollie’s Wait

Posted on July 29, 2023 by sdbowling

Mollie Adkins waited for the day her son’s body would come home from France. Sadly, she died just weeks before his return. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Military, World War II | Tagged Adkins Family, Breathitt County, Elkatawa, United States Army, Wolverine, World War II | 1 Comment

Fifty Years of Football: Part Nine – Under The Lights

Posted on July 27, 2023 by sdbowling

In just five years, Breathitt County had accomplished “the near-impossible.” We created a team, built a stadium, and developed a winning team. One last step was a field with lights. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, Lights, Lions Club, Stadium | Leave a comment