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Category Archives: Education
Mountains Changed Young Missionary
Martha Kendall answered the call for workers in the mountains of Breathitt County in 1909. She learned far more than she taught in her time there. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Women
Tagged Breathitt County, Houston Kentucky, Houston Mission, Missionaries, Turkey Creek
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Two Breathitt County Thanksgivings- 1947 & 1951
A look at two Breathitt County Thanksgivings- 1947 & 1951. Continue reading
Jackson’s Forgotten Dentist
A Jackson man, known as Kentucky’s “Pioneer of Periodontia,” died and 1972. He was truly one of Breathitt’s remarkable doctors. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Health, Medicine
Tagged Breathitt County, Dentist, Gambill Family
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What Lumber Brought Us
The vision and investments of two men have helped eastern Kentucky and Breathitt County grow, but there is more to do. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Education, Industry
Tagged Breathitt County, Lumber, Mowbray & Robinson, Quicksand
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S. P. Lees Collegiate Institute
John J. Dickey’s horse stumbled and changed the history of Breathitt County.
A look at the early history of Lees Collegiate Institute. Continue reading
A Special Request
Who wants to read about you?
The answer is: everyone. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Jackson
Tagged Breathitt County, Combs Family, Riverside Chirstian School, Watts Family
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Breathitt County Teachers in 1940
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
Posted in Breathitt County, Education
Tagged Breathitt County, Breathitt County Schools, Education, Schools, Teachers
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Bookie on the Trail 