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About sdbowling

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

Edward Moss Gatliff Dies

Posted on September 13, 2024 by sdbowling

Edward M. Gatliff served Kentucky in a variety of roles but none more important than his time on the Kentucky Highway Commission. Continue reading →

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Sampson Moore

Posted on September 10, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Sampson Moore
Company D, 4th Kentucky Infantry
Spanish-American War Continue reading →

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Cumberland Falls Highway Opened

Posted on September 7, 2024 by sdbowling

State Highway Commissioner Benjamin Johnson dedicated and opened the Cumberland Falls Highway on September 7, 1931. Continue reading →

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Samuel J. Neal

Posted on August 30, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Samuel J. Neal
Three Forks Battalion
Kentucky States Troops Continue reading →

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The TeePee Burger

Posted on August 22, 2024 by sdbowling

The TeePee Burger was a Breathitt County landmark from its opening day in 1968 until 2019. Continue reading →

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White Vans and the 1988 Panic

Posted on August 9, 2024 by sdbowling

A disturbed grave in a local cemetery led to a state-wide hysteria related to rumors and fears. Learn about Jackson’s 1988 “Satanic Panic.” Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 7, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 9 of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1993

Posted on August 6, 2024 by sdbowling

In 1993, the Bobcats had their eye on another district championship. A strike and a Leslie County arm presented serious challenges to that dream. Continue reading →

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Vice Presidential Nominee Visits Jackson

Posted on July 25, 2024 by sdbowling

The Republican nominee for Vice President rolled into the “Democrat Capital of the Mountains” and won over the crowd. Learn about “Silent Cal’s” visit to Jackson in 1920. Continue reading →

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A few images from Hike Eight of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on July 24, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment