Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

Did you buy your Easter Seals?

Posted on April 9, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County has a long tradition of supporting those in need. Charitable works have always been a part of our community and the Easter Seals were one part of our annual efforts. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Jackson, Traditions | Tagged Breathitt County, Brown Family, Easter Seals, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, National Society for Crippled Children | Leave a comment

Stephen Landrum Died April 8

Posted on April 8, 2023 by sdbowling

April 8, 1958- Stephen W. Landrum died in Starke County Hospital in Indiana. He was buried at the Ivy Point Cemetery at Ned. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County | Tagged Breathitt County, Ivy Point Cemetery #1, Landrum Family, Neace Family | 1 Comment

Courthouse Loafers Beware

Posted on April 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Without a whittlers’ bench, the “loafers’ found their way to the courthouse. Doc Turner and Judge Noble put a stop to that in 1986. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Politics | Tagged Breathitt County, Breathitt County Courthouse, Jackson, Noble Family, Whittlers' Bench | Leave a comment

Harrison “Harris” Herald

Posted on April 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Harrison Herald – Soldier of the Week- Private, Company G, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops, Civil War Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Military, Union Army | Tagged Breathitt County, Civil War, Combs Family, Herald Family, Middle Fork of the Kentucky River, Three Forks Battalion, Union Army | Leave a comment

Images from STA Challenge Hike 4

Posted on April 3, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Team Heron during Hike Four of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Balanced Rock, Bear Track, Big Bend Road, Conveniently Country, Flat Rock Church, Heidelberg, Hiking, Lago Linda Resort, Natural Bridge State Park, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek | Leave a comment

Mrs. Hargis Dies at 64

Posted on March 31, 2023 by sdbowling

Louellen Day Hargis was thrust into the spotlight at the turn of the last century because of the national attention given to the Breathitt County feuds. She died in 1929 at the age of 64. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder, Religion, Tragedy, Women | Tagged Breathitt County, Day Family, Feuds, Hargis Family, Jackson, James H. Hargis | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Four – 2023

Posted on March 29, 2023 by sdbowling

Important and interesting waypoints for Hike Four of the 2023 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

Dalton Was State Chicken Champion

Posted on March 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Bill and James Earl Dalton were both State Champions in the 4-H Poultry competition. Learn of James Earl’s win in 1946-47. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Farming, Jackson | Tagged 4-H, Breathitt County, Chickens, Jackson, Poultry, State Champion | Leave a comment

Breathitt Boy Killed in Europe

Posted on March 25, 2023 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times was filled with the sad announcements of fallen soldiers throughout World War II. John E. Howard was killed in 1945. This is his sad story. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Military, World War II | Tagged Breathitt County, Germany, Howard Family, Jackson, Jackson Cemetery, March 25, Military, Moore Family, War Department, World War II | Leave a comment

James Estep

Posted on March 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week – James Estep- Company K, 14th Kentucky Cavalry, United States Army Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Military, Union Army | Tagged 14th Kentucky Cavalry, Civil War, Collins Family, Estep Family, Leslie County, Perry County, Union Army | Leave a comment