Category Archives: Railroad

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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The Panbowl

Posted on January 30, 2023 by sdbowling

The Panhandle and Panbowl were very unique features of Jackson until flood relief came in 1956. Now the Panhandle is just a memory. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s L&N Water Tower

Posted on January 7, 2023 by sdbowling

One of the icons of Breathitt County is the L & N water Tower which stands silently in South Jackson watching over the city. Learn more about this important structure. Continue reading →

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Granville Turner’s “Suicide” in 1911

Posted on September 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Granville B. Turner died in 1911 after leading an ill-fated attack on a railroad camp.

Learn about his “suicide” from Breathitt’s wild past. Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by sdbowling

Have a Happy Labor Day but remember the reason we celebrate. Continue reading →

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Where is the Haddix Bell?

Posted on May 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A bell was donated by the L&N Railroad to the Haddix Brethren Church in 1953.

Does it still exist? Continue reading →

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Bach becomes Kentucky’s First Blind Senator

Posted on February 4, 2022 by sdbowling

One Breathitt County man saw a huge need and filled it despite his own physical limitations. He is known today as the “Father of Kentucky’s Talking Books” program. Continue reading →

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The Collapse of the Panbowl Bridge

Posted on January 8, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 8, 1906 – The fireman held Mrs. Morgan tightly and would not permit her to jump. The engine had just cleared the pillar, and the tender was hanging with the back suspended above the river. … Continue reading →

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