Category Archives: Breathitt County

What is in the Time Capsule?

Posted on August 3, 2022 by sdbowling

Fire destroyed the Methodist Church in 1918.

A time capsule was placed in the cornerstone of the new church in 1922, but what is inside? Continue reading →

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Summer Ginsenger Finds Body

Posted on July 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Herman Wyatt disappeared in early 1970 and was not located until July.

The search for ginseng helped find his body. Continue reading →

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The Cult of Jeremiah

Posted on July 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A religious leader attempts to walk on water- the story of Breathitt County’s “Prophet”. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Federal Building

Posted on July 20, 2022 by sdbowling

A brief history of the Jackson Federal Building and its many purposes from court to apartments. Continue reading →

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Did He Find Her?

Posted on July 11, 2022 by sdbowling

She walked away from her son and family about 1910. Years later, he tried to find her. Learn of the sad story of James Napier and his quest. Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Flint Ridge

Posted on July 9, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the mysterious land of Flint Ridge and its early native inhabitants from 1901. Continue reading →

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Independence Greetings

Posted on July 4, 2022 by sdbowling

Fourth of July greetings from 1970 and today. Continue reading →

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A New Summer Holiday Tradition?

Posted on July 2, 2022 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times in July 1970 suggested a new way to prepare a meal that was cheaper than the traditional summer hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks.

Are you brave enough to try it? Continue reading →

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What Did Green Trimble Say About Your Grandpa?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by sdbowling

J. Green Trimble wrote a series of short biographies about some of the men who built Breathitt County.

What did he say about your grandfather? Continue reading →

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An Accident Claimed Garfield Francis

Posted on June 28, 2022 by sdbowling

A promising young man from Watts was accidentally killed when a rifle he was holding fell and fired.

We remember the sad story of Garfield Francis who died in June 1935. Continue reading →

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