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About sdbowling

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

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 →

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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 →

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Images from STA Challenge Hike 3

Posted on March 22, 2023 by sdbowling

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

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Buddie Spicer Died in March 1945

Posted on March 21, 2023 by sdbowling

Samuel “Buddie” Spicer operated the first telephone exchange from his home on the Middle Fork for more than 30 years. Learn more about this Breathitt businessman. Continue reading →

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Remembering Breathitt’s Sheriff

Posted on March 17, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County Sheriff Carl Back dies on a Sunday afternoon in March 1962. Learn more about on of Jackson leaders from long ago. Continue reading →

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Snake Valley

Posted on March 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Snake Valley was a wild and often dangerous place. Learn more about one of its most notorious places. Continue reading →

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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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