Category Archives: Breathitt County

Jackson’s Forgotten Dentist

Posted on November 8, 2022 by sdbowling

A Jackson man, known as Kentucky’s “Pioneer of Periodontia,” died and 1972. He was truly one of Breathitt’s remarkable doctors. Continue reading →

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Seburn Combs

Posted on November 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Seburn Combs, Company E, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops. Continue reading →

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Three Months of Booms

Posted on November 2, 2022 by sdbowling

Loud booms shook the houses and ground in Breathitt County. Many saw the silver things in the sky and were concerned. Learn about Breathitt County’s three months of booms. Continue reading →

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The Cardwell Family

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the Cardwell Family of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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What Lumber Brought Us

Posted on October 26, 2022 by sdbowling

The vision and investments of two men have helped eastern Kentucky and Breathitt County grow, but there is more to do. Continue reading →

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S. P. Lees Collegiate Institute

Posted on October 20, 2022 by sdbowling

John J. Dickey’s horse stumbled and changed the history of Breathitt County.

A look at the early history of Lees Collegiate Institute. Continue reading →

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A Special Request

Posted on October 12, 2022 by sdbowling

Who wants to read about you?

The answer is: everyone. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Squirrel Plague

Posted on October 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the 1896 Squirrel Plague in Breathitt County and across the state. Continue reading →

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Family Dispute Ended in Tragedy

Posted on September 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A family dispute led to the death of three people in 1911 on South Fork. Continue reading →

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Tragic Death At Quicksand

Posted on September 26, 2022 by sdbowling

Thousands of men came to Quicksand to work in the mills. The tasks were hard and dangerous. A look at one death out of the hundreds that happened in the timber industry. Continue reading →

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