Category Archives: Breathitt County

Andrew Jackson Wood

Posted on April 26, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Andrew Jackson Wood
5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Faith Conquered Mud

Posted on April 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Neither road nor moves could wipe away the faith of the members of the Little Jerusalem Church. A massive mudslide tried really hard in 1972. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s First Modern Turkey Hunt

Posted on April 22, 2023 by sdbowling

The turkey was once almost completely gone from Breathitt County. Successful preservation efforts led to the first season in 1962. Continue reading →

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Quicksand’s Stone Woman

Posted on April 21, 2023 by sdbowling

Work crews blasted away the “Stone Lady.” Never again will she watch over the tracks. Now she’s only a memory. Continue reading →

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John Clay

Posted on April 19, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
John Clay
Kentucky Cavalry
Spanish-American War Continue reading →

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Hargis Commercial Bank

Posted on April 14, 2023 by sdbowling

The Hargis Commercial Bank opened with great fanfare in 1911 and closed without notice in 1930. The bank is long gone but the building remains as a reminder of the financial power Jackson once possessed in the mountains. Continue reading →

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John Henry Elkins

Posted on April 11, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week- John Henry Elkins- Company K, 47th Kentucky Infantry, United States Army, Civil War. Continue reading →

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Did you buy your Easter Seals?

Posted on April 9, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County has a long tradition of supporting those in need. Charitable works have always been a part of our community and the Easter Seals were one part of our annual efforts. Continue reading →

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Stephen Landrum Died April 8

Posted on April 8, 2023 by sdbowling

April 8, 1958- Stephen W. Landrum died in Starke County Hospital in Indiana. He was buried at the Ivy Point Cemetery at Ned. Continue reading →

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Courthouse Loafers Beware

Posted on April 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Without a whittlers’ bench, the “loafers’ found their way to the courthouse. Doc Turner and Judge Noble put a stop to that in 1986. Continue reading →

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