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About sdbowling

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

Christmas Without Ashford

Posted on December 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A fast-moving train emerged from a tunnel and killed a Breathitt County soldier in May 1917. Ashford Watts became our first casualty of World War I. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Christmas Early Customs

Posted on December 21, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at several early Christmas traditions in Jackson. Several are still practiced in the county today, but I don’t know if the local stores still have oysters. Continue reading →

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Emily Crain Williams

Posted on December 20, 2022 by sdbowling

Emily Crain Williams lived in Breathitt County for more than 30 years. She was chosen as the first woman to be featured the in “Who’s Who In Breathitt.” Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping in Jackson

Posted on December 16, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at some Christmas advertisements through the years from The Jackson Times. Continue reading →

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Gone Are The Mules

Posted on December 15, 2022 by sdbowling

Mules were once a vital part of survival in the mountains. Today, good mules are getting harder and harder to find. Continue reading →

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A Breathitt County Curiosity

Posted on December 14, 2022 by sdbowling

An article about a strange Breathitt County creature was published in newspapers across the county in 1877. Continue reading →

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Enemies to The End- And Beyond

Posted on December 13, 2022 by sdbowling

Miles Terry took the grudge he carried to the grave, but he made sure his children continued his fight long after he was gone. Continue reading →

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Edward “Ned” Turner

Posted on December 10, 2022 by sdbowling

Edward “Ned” Turner served 19 days in the North Carolina militia and was one of a few who settled in Breathitt County and were veterans of the War of 1812. Continue reading →

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Two Questions from The Gathering

Posted on December 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Steve Barbour’s posed two questions at the 2022 Gathering in Frankfort. The answers are found within each of us. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s First Helicopter Visit

Posted on December 6, 2022 by sdbowling

Jackson’s first visit by a helicopter was not planned, but it caused quite a stir in 1948. Continue reading →

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