Author Archives: sdbowling

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About sdbowling

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

UFO Zaps Jackson Scout

Posted on November 22, 2022 by sdbowling

Gene Bays had a strange encounter with a flying disk in 1961. He never forgot what he saw. Continue reading →

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Dillon Sizemore

Posted on November 17, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Dillon Sizemore, a Union and Confederate soldier. Continue reading →

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Essentials of Life: Wheat, Flax, and Ginseng

Posted on November 15, 2022 by sdbowling

Green Trimble discussed the importance of three basic crops to the early settlement of Breathitt County. Learn about wheat, flax, and ginseng in the mountains. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike 12

Posted on November 11, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at sites hikers will see on Hike 12 as we make our way to Burnt Mill Bridge. Continue reading →

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Samuel Gross

Posted on November 10, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Samuel Gross, Company B, 5th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, CSA. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Forgotten Dentist

Posted on November 8, 2022 by sdbowling

A Jackson man, known as Kentucky’s “Pioneer of Periodontia,” died and 1972. He was truly one of Breathitt’s remarkable doctors. Continue reading →

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Seburn Combs

Posted on November 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Seburn Combs, Company E, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops. Continue reading →

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Three Months of Booms

Posted on November 2, 2022 by sdbowling

Loud booms shook the houses and ground in Breathitt County. Many saw the silver things in the sky and were concerned. Learn about Breathitt County’s three months of booms. Continue reading →

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The Cardwell Family

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the Cardwell Family of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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What Lumber Brought Us

Posted on October 26, 2022 by sdbowling

The vision and investments of two men have helped eastern Kentucky and Breathitt County grow, but there is more to do. Continue reading →

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