Author Archives: sdbowling

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About sdbowling

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

Harmon (Bush) Colley

Posted on April 24, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Harmon (Bush) Colley
6th Kentucky Cavalry
United States Army Continue reading →

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Sawdust and Baseball: Whick, Kentucky

Posted on April 16, 2024 by sdbowling

A brief look at Whick, Kentucky – 1998. Continue reading →

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Benjamin Duke Beall, Jr.

Posted on April 15, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Benjamin Duke Beall
Diamond’s 10th Kentucky Cavalry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Milton Black Cox

Posted on April 12, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Milton Black Cox
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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What to See on Hike Five- 2024

Posted on April 11, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the features along Section Five of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s 1918 Eclipse

Posted on April 8, 2024 by sdbowling

Breathitt County has experienced many solar and lunar eclipses. The last big event here was in 1918. Continue reading →

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Brack Haddix

Posted on April 3, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Brack Haddix
38th Military Police Company Continue reading →

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Dickey Eulogized a Jackson Matriarch

Posted on April 2, 2024 by sdbowling

Dr. John J. Dickey wrote a moving eulogy for Arminta W. Cardwell after her funeral in 1891. Continue reading →

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William R. Pettit

Posted on March 26, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
William R. Pettit
4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry
United States Army Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 25, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment