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About sdbowling

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

One Family’s Pain

Posted on March 11, 2023 by sdbowling

Losing a child is hard whether it was years ago or yesterday. The Bryant family lamented their loss for all of us in 1941. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike Three – 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at the important site to see on Hike Three from S-Tree Road to Todds Road. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s “Doc” Hoge

Posted on March 8, 2023 by sdbowling

Dr. Hoge was a fixture in the Breathitt County civic and medical community for many decades. We remember one Jackson’s doctors almost 70 years after his death. Continue reading →

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Breathitt Had 2,648 Outhouses in 1960

Posted on March 3, 2023 by sdbowling

The 1960 Federal Census of Breathitt County reported that 875 homes had indoor toilets. The rest had to take that long walk to the outhouse. Continue reading →

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Illness Fatal To Pioneer Citizen

Posted on March 2, 2023 by sdbowling

Abraham Hunter Short was a popular resident of Jackson. He died on March 17, 1935, at his home in South Jackson. Continue reading →

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Murder on Old Buck

Posted on February 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Three shootings in three days on Old Buck ended with two wounded, one dead and one in prison. The tragedy of an eye for an eye was still alive. Continue reading →

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Slate Fall Kills Neddie Herald

Posted on February 24, 2023 by sdbowling

“Picking out” coal was dangerous. Many injuries and deaths resulted from this often-unsafe practice.

A 1939 slate fall claimed the life of Neddie Herald. Continue reading →

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Abijah B. Eversole

Posted on February 23, 2023 by sdbowling

Abijah Eversole experienced much in his 92 years- a distinguished military career and he was a witness to the execution of “Bad” Tom Smith. Continue reading →

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Images from STA Challenge Hike 2

Posted on February 20, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Team Heron, Sheltowee, and Yahoo during Hike Two of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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Funeral for Eliza Clemons

Posted on February 16, 2023 by sdbowling

Eliza (Napier) Clemons died February 12, 1956. She was buried in the Chapman Cemetery (now known as the Frazier and Taylor Cemetery). Continue reading →

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