Category Archives: Mining

What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 7, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 9 of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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A Former Slave Tells His Story

Posted on October 7, 2023 by sdbowling

Scott Mitchell was not born in Breathitt County, but he was the only living slave to tell his story to the WPA. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 9, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 8 of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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Our Most Shameful Hour

Posted on June 7, 2023 by sdbowling

Senator Robert Francis Kennedy was assassinated on June 6, 1968. One of his last trips was to Breathitt County and the community of Barwick. Continue reading →

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Slate Fall Kills Neddie Herald

Posted on February 24, 2023 by sdbowling

“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 →

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Seburn Combs

Posted on November 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Seburn Combs, Company E, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops. Continue reading →

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McRoberts’ Most Decorated Miner

Posted on February 2, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Lloyd George Mullins, the most decorated miner from McRoberts, Kentucky. Continue reading →

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