Category Archives: Breathitt County

Breathitt Memorial Preserved in 1940

Posted on May 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A young woman from the FSA helped preserve a common mountain practice in 1940.

Her photographs documented the memorial service for Lacy Risner. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s First Documented UFO

Posted on May 25, 2022 by sdbowling

What was it a local doctor saw in the sky over Panbowl Lake?

The Jackson Times called it a UFO. Read the story of Jackson’s first sighting of a flying saucer. Continue reading →

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Romance Nearly Spoiled- Twice

Posted on May 20, 2022 by sdbowling

The world tried to stop one man and one woman from marriage in 1911. The world lost and their marriage lasted 49 years.

The story of true love was twice denied, but true love won in the end. Continue reading →

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Breathitt County Teachers in 1940

Posted on May 17, 2022 by sdbowling

Teachers have played an important role in our lives. They helped us see the world from different perspectives and helped us develop our potential.

Here is a look at the teachers hired for Breathitt County in 1940-1941. Continue reading →

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Brother Kills Brother in 1892

Posted on May 16, 2022 by sdbowling

A dispute over property led two brothers into an argument at Barwick. When the smoke cleared- one brother was dying and the other accused of manslaughter.

The sad tale of brother against brother in 1892. Continue reading →

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Calliker Killed At Little

Posted on May 11, 2022 by sdbowling

What exactly did he shoot?

What happened to the others?

Did Cornelius Neace really kill the Breathitt County dog killer? Continue reading →

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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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