Category Archives: Jackson

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Kentucky River, Railroad | Tagged Backbone, Breathitt County, Dinky Train, Jackson, Panbowl, Panhandle, Train | 1 Comment

The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Military, Murder, Spanish-American War | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Cockrell Family, Feuds, Jett Family, Murder, Town Marshal | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Businesses, Fire, Jackson | Tagged Ariel One, City of Jackson, Corner Lunch, Fire, Jackson, Jackson Fire Department, Main Street, Quicksand Fire Department | Leave a comment

The Marcum Family

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

The Marcums were once a large and prominent family in Breathitt County, and then the feuds started. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Feuds, J. B. Marcum, Jackson, Marcum Family, Murder, Strong Family | 3 Comments

Breathitt’s Health in 1915

Posted on January 10, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1915, Breathitt County had a serious health crisis. Not enough doctors and too many serious illnesses led to poor conditions listed in state newspapers. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Health, Jackson, Medicine | Tagged Breathitt County, Cancer, Doctor, Dr. F. C. Lewis, Dr. M. E. Hoge, Dr. Wilgus Back, Health, Hospital, Jackson, Murder, Tuberculosis | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County, Industry, Jackson, Railroad | Tagged Breathitt County, Jackson, Railroad, Water Tower | Leave a comment

Tough Men With Soft Hearts

Posted on December 24, 2022 by sdbowling

Brave and highly decorated servicemen from Breathitt County proved they had a soft heart each Christmas. Learn about “Operation Christmas” and its many forms. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Military | Tagged 242nd Field Artillery, Breathitt County, Christmas, Kentucky National Guard, Operation Christmas | Leave a comment

Tragic Young Love Leads To Murder

Posted on December 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Whick Spicer and his wife had been married just a short time. Her lifeless body was found on Cane Creek with three shotgun wounds. Learn of this sad Breathitt County tale. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Howard Family, James Goff, Murder, Salyers Family, Spicer Family | Leave a comment

Breathitt’s Christmas Early Customs

Posted on December 21, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at several early Christmas traditions in Jackson. Several are still practiced in the county today, but I don’t know if the local stores still have oysters. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Traditions | Tagged Breathitt County, Christmas, Christmas Trees, Jackson, John J. Dickey, Oysters, Traditions | Leave a comment

Christmas Shopping in Jackson

Posted on December 16, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at some Christmas advertisements through the years from The Jackson Times. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson | Tagged Breathitt County, Businesses, Chapman's Store, Christmas, Day Lumber, Jackson, Jefferson Hotel, Keck Hardware, Shopping | Leave a comment