Category Archives: Breathitt County

The Strange Bird of Crockettsville

Posted on November 11, 2026 by sdbowling

The people of Crockettsville saw it circling in the sky. They were shocked when it landed on the Irvine Turner farm, but it helped us win the war. Continue reading →

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The Breathitt High School Fire Department

Posted on November 7, 2026 by sdbowling

Massive forest fires in November 1952 endangered homes and lives. Everyone helped including the boys of the Breathitt High School Fire Department. Continue reading →

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The Face In the Door

Posted on October 29, 2026 by sdbowling

A strange image appeared in September 1994 in the door of a house on Highway 1110. What or who was staring into the house was never explained. Continue reading →

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The Mayor and the Monster

Posted on June 18, 2026 by sdbowling

The calls came fast from around the lake. Large glowing eyes moving slowly through the water had the community worried. The mayor headed out to solve the mystery. Continue reading →

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Farewell, City Stickers

Posted on June 10, 2026 by sdbowling

In June 1991, the City of Jackson ended the unpopular city sticker program, much to the delight of local drivers. Learn more about this unloved program. Continue reading →

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Troopers, Highway Department Evict Family

Posted on June 3, 2026 by sdbowling

Troopers, with guns drawn, forcefully evicted the Gross family from their Jackson home in 1962 to make way for a new road. Learn more about their story. Continue reading →

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Henry Hurst

Posted on May 14, 2026 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Henry Hurst
Revolutionary War Continue reading →

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A Crockettsville Tragedy

Posted on May 6, 2026 by sdbowling

A terrible tragedy in April 1904 claimed the life of a Breathitt County baby. Continue reading →

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One Less Bad Man

Posted on April 28, 2026 by sdbowling

A fight on Smith’s Branch between Mose Feltner and Jesse Fields reduced the number of “Bad Men” In Breathitt County by one. Continue reading →

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Burning Nightgown Killed Widow

Posted on March 20, 2026 by sdbowling

Maude Arnett Bach died on the floor of her living room on Main Street in March 1968. Officials believed her nightgown caught fire while she slept in a chair. Continue reading →

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