Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

Henry Chapman Swango

Posted on May 7, 2025 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Henry Chapman Swango
Captain, 5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate Army, Wolfe County | Leave a comment

James Akemon

Posted on February 20, 2025 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
James Akemon
14th Kentucky Cavalry
United States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Military, Union Army | Tagged 14th Kentucky Cavalry, Breathitt County, Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Civil War, Jackson, Military, Union Army | Leave a comment

Ibzan Dudley McGuire

Posted on January 28, 2025 by sdbowling

Solider of the Week
Ibzan Dudley McGuire
Three Forks Battalion
Kentucky State Troops Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Military, Union Army | Tagged Lee County | Leave a comment

“Bad” Bill’s Homecoming

Posted on January 21, 2025 by sdbowling

Bill Bailey was a well-known “bad man” along the banks of Frozen Creek. He met his match in December 1910. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Murder, Tragedy | Tagged Bailey Family, Breathitt County, Frozen Creek, Shepherd Family, Wilhurst | Leave a comment

Golden Spicer

Posted on January 20, 2025 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Golden Spicer
25th Infantry
United States Army Continue reading →

Posted in African-American, Breathitt County, Military, United States Army, United States Army | Tagged Breathitt County, Jackson, King's Branch Cemetery, Spicer Family, Strong Family, United States Army | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike One- 2025

Posted on January 15, 2025 by sdbowling

A look at sites hikers will see on Hike 1 as we head north from Burnt Mill Bridge. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Angel Falls Overlook, Bandy Creek, Burnt Mill Bridge, Charit Creek Lodge Trailhead, Devil's Den, Honey Creek, Leatherwood Ford, O&W Bridge, Scott State Forest, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment

What is the STA Challenge? – 2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2025. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged adventure, Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, outdoors, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, Vern Orndorff | 1 Comment

The 1110 Dip

Posted on January 11, 2025 by sdbowling

Highwater caused by flooding in January 1974 washed away a section of Highway 1110. What remains today as a reminder of this event is “The Dip.” Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Disasters, Flood, Kentucky River | Tagged 1957 Flood, 1974 Flood, Dry Bread, Haddix, Haddix Bridge, Highway 1110, roads, The Dip | 1 Comment

Samuel Caleb Wells

Posted on January 8, 2025 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Samuel Wells
Company M, 17th Infantry
United States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, United States Army | Tagged Noble Family, United States Army, Wells Family | Leave a comment

William P. Flinchum

Posted on December 27, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
William P. Flinchum
Company B
5th Kentucky Mounted Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Flinchum Family, Jackson, Military, Tilley Family | Leave a comment