Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

John P. Muncy

Posted on February 8, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week- John P. Muncy Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate Army, Diamond's 10th Kentucky Cavalry, Muncy Family, Sexton Family | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Two – 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the second section hike for the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from the S-Tree Road Trailhead to the 49er Diner. Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Camp Wildcat, Dango Kentucky, Daniel Boone, Hazel Patch, Hiking, Horse Lick Creek, Lamero, Raccoon Falls, S-Tree, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Symbol Kentucky, Wilderness Road | 1 Comment

Hollan Family’s Unusual Record

Posted on February 7, 2023 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times printed a strange article about the Hollan Family in 1931. Publishers would not even think about printing a story like that now. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Farming | Tagged Breathitt County, Canoe, Hollan Family, Holland Family, Jackson, Middle Fork of the Kentucky River | 1 Comment

Jackson’s Forgotten Flood

Posted on February 4, 2023 by sdbowling

The February 1939 flood established a highwater mark that stood for 83 years. Learn more about Jackson’s forgotten flood. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Flood, Frozen Creek, Jackson, Kentucky River | Tagged Breathitt County, Flood, Frozen Creek, Frozen Flood, Jackson | Leave a comment

Where is the Snake?

Posted on February 1, 2023 by sdbowling

Sidney Robinson had something strange at his house. He invited visitors in 1936 to stop by and take a look at his unexplained find. Where is it today? Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Unexplained | Tagged Breathitt County, Oddity, Quicksand, Robinson Family, Unexplained | Leave a comment

The Panbowl

Posted on January 30, 2023 by sdbowling

The Panhandle and Panbowl were very unique features of Jackson until flood relief came in 1956. Now the Panhandle is just a memory. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Kentucky River, Railroad | Tagged Backbone, Breathitt County, Dinky Train, Jackson, Panbowl, Panhandle, Train | 1 Comment

The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Military, Murder, Spanish-American War | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Cockrell Family, Feuds, Jett Family, Murder, Town Marshal | 1 Comment

A driver saw the smoke pouring from the back of the Corner Lunch. Within minutes the fire department was on the scene, but a three-hour battle was required to save downtown Jackson. Continue reading →

Posted in Businesses, Fire, Jackson | Tagged Ariel One, City of Jackson, Corner Lunch, Fire, Jackson, Jackson Fire Department, Main Street, Quicksand Fire Department | Leave a comment

Images from 2023 Challenge- Hike One

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike One of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged 49er Diner, Camp Barbour, Hawk Creek, Hiking, S-Tree, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Vanhook Falls | Leave a comment

The Marcum Family

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

The Marcums were once a large and prominent family in Breathitt County, and then the feuds started. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Feuds, J. B. Marcum, Jackson, Marcum Family, Murder, Strong Family | 3 Comments