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Category Archives: Accidents
Christmas Tragedy – 1947
It was an accident- a terrible accident- that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Breathitt County mother and her son in 1947. It changed medical treatment in Kentucky for the better. Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Farming, Tragedy
Tagged Breathitt County, Caudill Family, Food Poisoning, Peas, Quicksand Creek, Williams Hill Cemetery
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Breathitt’s Historic Markers
Breathitt County had six roadside markers. One is now missing. Learn more about some of our historic sites. Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Civil War, Jackson, World War I
Tagged Bach Family, Bert Thomas Combs, Breathitt County, Callahan Family, Clayhole Massacre, Hayes Family, History, J. Green Trimble, Jackson, John J. Dickey, Risner Family, Sizemore Family, Spencer Family, Strong Family, VanderMeer Family
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Who Killed Foch?
Foch Noble was a local legend and professional hitchhiker. Who killed him in 1966? Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Tragedy
Tagged Breathitt County, Combs Family, Hit and Run, Noble Family, Watts Family
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The Hero of 1923
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
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Bookie on the Trail 