Category Archives: Businesses

Quicksand’s Stone Woman

Posted on April 21, 2023 by sdbowling

Work crews blasted away the “Stone Lady.” Never again will she watch over the tracks. Now she’s only a memory. Continue reading →

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Hargis Commercial Bank

Posted on April 14, 2023 by sdbowling

The Hargis Commercial Bank opened with great fanfare in 1911 and closed without notice in 1930. The bank is long gone but the building remains as a reminder of the financial power Jackson once possessed in the mountains. Continue reading →

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Did you buy your Easter Seals?

Posted on April 9, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County has a long tradition of supporting those in need. Charitable works have always been a part of our community and the Easter Seals were one part of our annual efforts. Continue reading →

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Buddie Spicer Died in March 1945

Posted on March 21, 2023 by sdbowling

Samuel “Buddie” Spicer operated the first telephone exchange from his home on the Middle Fork for more than 30 years. Learn more about this Breathitt businessman. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s “Doc” Hoge

Posted on March 8, 2023 by sdbowling

Dr. Hoge was a fixture in the Breathitt County civic and medical community for many decades. We remember one Jackson’s doctors almost 70 years after his death. Continue reading →

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Illness Fatal To Pioneer Citizen

Posted on March 2, 2023 by sdbowling

Abraham Hunter Short was a popular resident of Jackson. He died on March 17, 1935, at his home in South Jackson. Continue reading →

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Hollan Family’s Unusual Record

Posted on February 7, 2023 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times printed a strange article about the Hollan Family in 1931. Publishers would not even think about printing a story like that now. Continue reading →

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Corner Lunch Burned

Posted on January 22, 2023 by sdbowling

A driver saw the smoke pouring from the back of the Corner Lunch. Within minutes the fire department was on the scene, but a three-hour battle was required to save downtown Jackson. Continue reading →

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Oil Found In Breathitt

Posted on January 1, 2023 by sdbowling

The first commercial oil well started producing oil on New Year’s Day 1903. Since then, Breathitt County has experienced numerous oil booms. 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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