Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

Breathitt’s Historic Markers

Posted on May 17, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County had six roadside markers. One is now missing. Learn more about some of our historic sites. Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Civil War, Jackson, World War I | Tagged Bach Family, Bert Thomas Combs, Breathitt County, Callahan Family, Clayhole Massacre, Hayes Family, History, J. Green Trimble, Jackson, John J. Dickey, Risner Family, Sizemore Family, Spencer Family, Strong Family, VanderMeer Family | Leave a comment

Who Killed Foch?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by sdbowling

Foch Noble was a local legend and professional hitchhiker. Who killed him in 1966? Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Tragedy | Tagged Breathitt County, Combs Family, Hit and Run, Noble Family, Watts Family | 3 Comments

Images from STA Challenge Hike 5

Posted on May 11, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Team Heron’s May Hike as part of the Sheltowee Trace’s Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Hiking the Red River, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Amburgey Rocks, Bath County, Beaver Creek, Brady, Caney Creek, Cave Run Lake, Cedar Cliffs, Clark Fish Hatchery, Clear Creek, Clearfield, Clearfield Kentucky, Frenchburg, Furnace Arch, Gravel Pit, Hiking, Limestone Knob, Menifee County, Mount Misery, Rowan County, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Stoney Cove, Sulphur Branch | Leave a comment

Kin A Feller Get Some Holp?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by sdbowling

A Chicago reporter discovered a new language in 1966. It most likely had its roots in Breathitt County. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Traditions | Tagged Breathitt County, Chicago, English, Jackson, Language | Leave a comment

Curtis William Linden

Posted on May 8, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Curtis Linden
32nd Division United States Army
World War I Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Military, World War I | Tagged Linden Family, Lindon Family, Steele Family, Taulbee Family, United States Army, World War I | Leave a comment

What To See on Hike Five – 2023

Posted on May 4, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at Hike Five of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s 2023 Challenge. Continue reading →

Breathitt Boy Taken in NFL Draft

Posted on April 29, 2023 by sdbowling

A Breathitt County-born football standout heard his name called in the 1964 NFL draft. Learn more about this gridiron star. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Football, Sports | Tagged Breathitt County, Football, Mays Family, Shouse Family, St. Louis Cardinals, Turner Family, University of Kentucky | Leave a comment

O.H. Napier, the Man and the Myth

Posted on April 27, 2023 by sdbowling

O.H. Napier was a complicated man who lived to make people laugh. A great deal of myth surrounded this simple man who died in 2012. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Entertainment, Jackson, Politics | Tagged Breathitt County, Happy Pappy, Jackson, Napier Family, O.H. Napier | 5 Comments

Andrew Jackson Wood

Posted on April 26, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Andrew Jackson Wood
5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Frozen Creek, Military | Tagged Breathitt County, Brooks Family, Frozen Creek, Vancleve Family, Wood Family | Leave a comment

Faith Conquered Mud

Posted on April 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Neither road nor moves could wipe away the faith of the members of the Little Jerusalem Church. A massive mudslide tried really hard in 1972. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Flood, Religion | Tagged Big Branch, Breathitt County, Highway 15, Kragon, Little Jerusalem Old Regular Baptist Church, Mud Slide, Old Regular Baptist | 1 Comment