Category Archives: Breathitt County

Breathitt County’s Chupacabra

Posted on May 5, 2022 by sdbowling

Something killed many dogs in Breathitt County in 1952. It sucked the blood from their bodies and ate their heads.

We still do not know what it was or where it is. Continue reading →

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Letter Showed the Power of the “Hargis Machine”

Posted on May 3, 2022 by sdbowling

James Henderson Hargis built a kingdom of power and influence in Eastern Kentucky that extended to Frankfort and beyond.

This letter showed his power over Kentucky’s “Boy Governor” in 1903. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s “Mother” Died in 1938

Posted on April 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at one woman who was known as the “Mother of Jackson.”

The death of Ann Eliza (Cardwell) Short ended the public service of one of Jackson’s great leaders. Continue reading →

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Who Wants Hay?

Posted on April 19, 2022 by sdbowling

One juror did not need a meal- he needed a bale of hay according to the Foreman.

A bit of humor from a horrible murder trial in 1917. Continue reading →

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Vandals Closed Jackson’s Rest Area

Posted on April 14, 2022 by sdbowling

Jackson once had a rest area just north of town to help travelers who passed through the area.

A series of attacks by vandals helped the state make its decision to close the facility in the 1980s. Continue reading →

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A Trip to Quicksand in 1911

Posted on April 12, 2022 by sdbowling

A newspaperman’s view of Quicksand in 1911.

The fastest-growing city in Kentucky, Quicksand’s fortunes dropped with the exodus of the lumber company. Continue reading →

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The Frozen Inn- A Bloody Place

Posted on April 7, 2022 by sdbowling

It was certainly a rough place and numerous stabbing and shooting occurred there. A few questions remain: Where was it?, Who ran it?, and How many were killed there?

A quick look at what we know about the mysterious Frozen Inn. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Breathitt County!

Posted on April 1, 2022 by sdbowling

The Kentucky General Assembly created Breathitt County by an act passed on February 6, 1839.

Breathitt County became the 89th County in Kentucky on Monday, April 1, 1839. Happy Birthday, Breathitt County! Continue reading →

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Nathan L. Arrowood

Posted on March 29, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Rev. Nathan L. Arrowood – Sergeant in Company K of the 14th Kentucky Cavalry, USA. Continue reading →

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Remodeling the Jail – 1879

Posted on March 21, 2022 by sdbowling

A group of designers worked the totally remodel the Breathitt County Jail in 1879.

Their eye for design and work were only temporary. Continue reading →

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