Category Archives: Breathitt County

Slate Fall Kills Neddie Herald

Posted on February 24, 2023 by sdbowling

“Picking out” coal was dangerous. Many injuries and deaths resulted from this often-unsafe practice.

A 1939 slate fall claimed the life of Neddie Herald. Continue reading →

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Abijah B. Eversole

Posted on February 23, 2023 by sdbowling

Abijah Eversole experienced much in his 92 years- a distinguished military career and he was a witness to the execution of “Bad” Tom Smith. Continue reading →

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Funeral for Eliza Clemons

Posted on February 16, 2023 by sdbowling

Eliza (Napier) Clemons died February 12, 1956. She was buried in the Chapman Cemetery (now known as the Frazier and Taylor Cemetery). Continue reading →

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Our Duty As Citizens

Posted on February 16, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1921, weeks after the Clayhole Massacre, The Jackson Times asked the community to put aside their differences. It lasted about one week. Continue reading →

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Dr. Dickey Survives Coup

Posted on February 12, 2023 by sdbowling

Dr. John J. Dickey stumbled into Jackson and built a school. Several people tried to take it from him including an 1888 coup attempt. Continue reading →

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Hollan Family’s Unusual Record

Posted on February 7, 2023 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times printed a strange article about the Hollan Family in 1931. Publishers would not even think about printing a story like that now. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Forgotten Flood

Posted on February 4, 2023 by sdbowling

The February 1939 flood established a highwater mark that stood for 83 years. Learn more about Jackson’s forgotten flood. Continue reading →

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Where is the Snake?

Posted on February 1, 2023 by sdbowling

Sidney Robinson had something strange at his house. He invited visitors in 1936 to stop by and take a look at his unexplained find. Where is it today? Continue reading →

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The Panbowl

Posted on January 30, 2023 by sdbowling

The Panhandle and Panbowl were very unique features of Jackson until flood relief came in 1956. Now the Panhandle is just a memory. Continue reading →

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The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

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