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Category Archives: Coal
What To See On Hike 9- 2024
A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 9 of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading
Posted in Big South Fork, Coal, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Industry, Mining, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail
Tagged Alum Ford, Big South Fork, Blue Heron, Catron Road, Chestnut, Cotton Patch Shelter, Highway 700, Julia Lynn Falls, Princess Falls, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Stearns, Yahoo Falls, Yamacraw
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Heart Attack Claimed Ervine Turner
Judge Ervine Turner suffered a heart attack on May 11, 1968. He lingered 12 days in Lexington before his death on May 23. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Coal, Education, Feuds, Industry, Jackson, Middle Fork, Politics, Schools
Tagged Breathitt County, Breathitt County Schools, Circuit Court, Jackson, Superintendent, Turner Family
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What To See On Hike 9- 2024
A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 8 of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading
Posted in Big South Fork, Coal, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Industry, Mining, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail
Tagged Alum Ford, Big South Fork, Blue Heron, Catron Road, Chestnut, Cotton Patch Shelter, Highway 700, Julia Lynn Falls, Princess Falls, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Stearns, Yahoo Falls, Yamacraw
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Last Train To Jackson
The Louisville and Nashville train rolled out of Jackson on June 15, 1956. With its departure, an era of transportation in the mountains ended. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Coal, Industry, Railroad
Tagged Breathitt County, Hazard, L&N Railroad, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Railroad, Train
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Slate Fall Kills Neddie Herald
“Picking out” coal was dangerous. Many injuries and deaths resulted from this often-unsafe practice.
A 1939 slate fall claimed the life of Neddie Herald. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Coal, Mining, Tragedy
Tagged Breathitt County, Coal, Coal Mine, Herald Family, Little Family, Miner, Raleigh Family
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Bookie on the Trail 