Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County | Tagged Breathitt County, Flax, Ginseng, Green Trimble, Hemp | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Big South Fork, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Angel Falls Overlook, Burnt Mill Bridge, Devil's Den, Honey Creek, Leatherwood Ford, O&W Bridge, Scott State Forest, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Confederate Army, Military | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Breathitt County, Civil War, Company B, Confederate Army, Gross Family | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Health, Medicine | Tagged Breathitt County, Dentist, Gambill Family | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Mining, Union Army | Tagged Breathitt County, Civil War, Three Forks Battalion, Union Army | Leave a comment

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 →