Category Archives: Breathitt County

Martin Van Buren South

Posted on September 11, 2022 by sdbowling

A brief look at the short life of Martin Van Buren South. Continue reading →

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The Breathitt County International Speedway

Posted on September 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Labor Day weekend meant big events at the Breathitt County International Speedway.

Learn about one of Breathitt County’s racetracks. Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by sdbowling

Have a Happy Labor Day but remember the reason we celebrate. Continue reading →

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The Militia Invades Jackson

Posted on August 31, 2022 by sdbowling

There were so many troops at Jackson in 1903 that Governor Beckham decided it was cheaper to have summer drill here.

Learn about one of Jackson’s visits from the State Militia. Continue reading →

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Store Shootout Kills One

Posted on August 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A fight over an election broke out in George Spencer’s store at Oakdale. When the smoke cleared, one was dead, one wounded, and many lives changed forever.

And then they worked it all out. Continue reading →

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Dave Collier Remembered

Posted on August 26, 2022 by sdbowling

David Grant Collier died suddenly in July 1969 while he was the Editor of The Jackson Times. He was 49. We remember his service to our community. Continue reading →

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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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