Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

Did He Find Her?

Posted on July 11, 2022 by sdbowling

She walked away from her son and family about 1910. Years later, he tried to find her. Learn of the sad story of James Napier and his quest. Continue reading →

The Mystery of Flint Ridge

Posted on July 9, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the mysterious land of Flint Ridge and its early native inhabitants from 1901. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Native American, Pioneers | Tagged Archaic, Arrowheads, Breathitt County, Flint Ridge, Indians, Native American, Paleo, Woodland | 1 Comment

Images from 2022 Challenge- Hike Six

Posted on July 5, 2022 by sdbowling

A few images from Hike 6 of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Camp Wildcat, Hiking, Horse Lick Creek, Lamero, S-Tree, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Winding Blade Road | Leave a comment

Independence Greetings

Posted on July 4, 2022 by sdbowling

Fourth of July greetings from 1970 and today. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses | Tagged Breathitt County, Businesses, City of Jackson, Jackson | Leave a comment

A New Summer Holiday Tradition?

Posted on July 2, 2022 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times in July 1970 suggested a new way to prepare a meal that was cheaper than the traditional summer hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks.

Are you brave enough to try it? Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County | Tagged Barbeque, Bologna, Breathitt County, Food, Jackson | Leave a comment

What Did Green Trimble Say About Your Grandpa?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by sdbowling

J. Green Trimble wrote a series of short biographies about some of the men who built Breathitt County.

What did he say about your grandfather? Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Pioneers | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Jackson, Pioneers | Leave a comment

An Accident Claimed Garfield Francis

Posted on June 28, 2022 by sdbowling

A promising young man from Watts was accidentally killed when a rifle he was holding fell and fired.

We remember the sad story of Garfield Francis who died in June 1935. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County | Tagged Accident, Breathitt County, Francis Family, Lost Creek, Watts | Leave a comment

Jackson’s First Legal Saloon

Posted on June 20, 2022 by sdbowling

Matt Crawford opened a legal saloon in Jackson in 1904 and the world was shocked. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Murder | 1 Comment

Murder on Puncheon Creek

Posted on June 14, 2022 by sdbowling

Two men were murdered on Puncheon Creek in 1862. The family stories gave some details, but no verification was known to exist until recently. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Feuds, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Civil War, Combs, Herald, Murder, Puncheon Creek | 7 Comments

John Gross

Posted on June 9, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of John Gross, a Private in Company K of the 14th Kentucky Cavalry, United States Army during the Civil War. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Civil War, Military, Union Army | Tagged 14th Kentucky Cavalry, Breathitt County, Civil War, Kragon, Union Army | Leave a comment