Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

Granville Turner’s “Suicide” in 1911

Posted on September 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Granville B. Turner died in 1911 after leading an ill-fated attack on a railroad camp.

Learn about his “suicide” from Breathitt’s wild past. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Murder, Railroad | Tagged Breathitt County, L & N Railroad, Murder, Quicksand, Turner Family | Leave a comment

Images from 2022 Challenge- Hike Nine – 1

Posted on September 21, 2022 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike 9 of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Alum Ford, Big South Fork, Blue Heron, Catron Road, Cumberland River, Hiking, Princess Falls, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Yamacraw | Leave a comment

James Hargis- the Victim?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by sdbowling

The power of newspapers through a look at Judge James Henderson Hargis- feud leader or victim? Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Industry, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Feuds, Hargis Family, Murder, Newspapers | Leave a comment

The Hero of 1923

Posted on September 13, 2022 by sdbowling

He did not have to do it, but Eugene Hyden jumped in the river. A look at his heroic actions that saved a life in 1923. Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Kentucky River | Leave a comment

Martin Van Buren South

Posted on September 11, 2022 by sdbowling

A brief look at the short life of Martin Van Buren South. Continue reading →

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

What To See On Hike Nine

Posted on September 9, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 9 of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Alum Ford, Big South Fork, Blue Heron, Cotton Patch Shelter, Julia Lynn Falls, Princess Falls, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Stearns, Yahoo Falls, Yamacraw | Leave a comment

The Breathitt County International Speedway

Posted on September 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Labor Day weekend meant big events at the Breathitt County International Speedway.

Learn about one of Breathitt County’s racetracks. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Entertainment | Tagged Breathitt County, Cy Bend, Racetrack, Racing, Speedway | Leave a comment

Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by sdbowling

Have a Happy Labor Day but remember the reason we celebrate. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Industry, Railroad | Tagged Breathitt County, L&N, Labor Day, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Railroad | Leave a comment

Dial Sanford Williams

Posted on September 2, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the short life of Lieut. Dial S. Williams. Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War, Confederate Army, Military, Murder | Tagged 5th Kentucky Infantry, Captain Bill Strong, Civil War, Confederate Army | Leave a comment

The Militia Invades Jackson

Posted on August 31, 2022 by sdbowling

There were so many troops at Jackson in 1903 that Governor Beckham decided it was cheaper to have summer drill here.

Learn about one of Jackson’s visits from the State Militia. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Ewen, J. B. Marcum, Jackson, James H. Hargis, Milita, Military, State Guard | Leave a comment