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About sdbowling

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

Images from 2022 Sheltowee Challenge- Hike One

Posted on January 24, 2022 by sdbowling

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

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No Sunday Haircuts Allowed

Posted on January 22, 2022 by sdbowling

No business can be conducted in Jackson on Sunday except those permitted by ordinance especially no barbering. Continue reading →

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Breathitt County Judge Executives

Posted on January 20, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the known County Judges of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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Are You Headed to the Poor House?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling May 3, 1880 – Old age and infirmity have always been hard on the people of Appalachia. During the later part of the 19th Century, older residents without means of support were a growing problem for … Continue reading →

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2022 Hike One Review

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sdbowling

A review of events, impressions and lessons from the first hike of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Association’s Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Forgotten Baseball Star

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sdbowling

Still Holds the Record for Longest No-Hitter By Stephen D. Bowling July 31, 1927 – Only one Breathitt County baseball player holds a Major League Baseball record. Joseph “Talt” Strong pitched the longest no-hitter and rightfully has his place in … Continue reading →

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Where is Curtis’ Pistol?

Posted on January 13, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling April 4, 1963 – It could very well be the most significant weapon in Breathitt County. Without question, it was the most infamous. More newspaper stories have been written about the terrible results this weapon produced … Continue reading →

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The Great Udder Debate

Posted on January 10, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 10, 1916 – The January 10, 1916 meeting of the Jackson City Council attracted a great deal of attention. Over the next few weeks, the people of the city raised their voices loudly in support … Continue reading →

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The Collapse of the Panbowl Bridge

Posted on January 8, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 8, 1906 – The fireman held Mrs. Morgan tightly and would not permit her to jump. The engine had just cleared the pillar, and the tender was hanging with the back suspended above the river. … Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike One

Posted on January 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Twelve hikes spread over the next eleven months will make you a member of a very special club. In the next year, the average hiker will take more than 706,500 steps on this trail for the right to join this … Continue reading →

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