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Author Archives: sdbowling
Gone Are The Mules
Mules were once a vital part of survival in the mountains. Today, good mules are getting harder and harder to find. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Farming
Tagged Anderson Family, Breathitt County, Farming, Mules, Turner Family
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A Breathitt County Curiosity
An article about a strange Breathitt County creature was published in newspapers across the county in 1877. Continue reading
Enemies to The End- And Beyond
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
Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds
Tagged Breathitt County, Caudill Family, Feuds, Terry Family, Turkey Creek
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Edward “Ned” Turner
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
Jackson’s First Helicopter Visit
Jackson’s first visit by a helicopter was not planned, but it caused quite a stir in 1948. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County
Tagged Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Firsts, Hargis Bottoms, Helicopter, Jackson
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Times Editor Killed in Crash
Ryland Musick served the people of Breathitt County in numerous capacities before his life ended tragically in a Virginia accident. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Industry
Tagged Breathitt County, Musick Family, State Representative, The Jackson Times
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James O. Robertson
A look at the life of James O. Robertson- Private in the Spanish-American War and World War I. Continue reading
Two Breathitt County Thanksgivings- 1947 & 1951
A look at two Breathitt County Thanksgivings- 1947 & 1951. Continue reading
Images from 2022 Challenge- Hike Twelve
A few images from Hike 12, the final hike of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading
