Category Archives: Jackson

Three Months of Booms

Posted on November 2, 2022 by sdbowling

Loud booms shook the houses and ground in Breathitt County. Many saw the silver things in the sky and were concerned. Learn about Breathitt County’s three months of booms. Continue reading →

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The Cardwell Family

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the Cardwell Family of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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A Special Request

Posted on October 12, 2022 by sdbowling

Who wants to read about you?

The answer is: everyone. Continue reading →

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James Hargis- the Victim?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by sdbowling

The power of newspapers through a look at Judge James Henderson Hargis- feud leader or victim? Continue reading →

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The Militia Invades Jackson

Posted on August 31, 2022 by sdbowling

There were so many troops at Jackson in 1903 that Governor Beckham decided it was cheaper to have summer drill here.

Learn about one of Jackson’s visits from the State Militia. Continue reading →

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Dave Collier Remembered

Posted on August 26, 2022 by sdbowling

David Grant Collier died suddenly in July 1969 while he was the Editor of The Jackson Times. He was 49. We remember his service to our community. Continue reading →

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An Outsider’s Look at Jackson in 1939

Posted on August 8, 2022 by sdbowling

In 1939, a WPA writer completed a view of Jackson from an outsider’s perspective.

Read an account of the “town that cannot be hurried.” Continue reading →

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What is in the Time Capsule?

Posted on August 3, 2022 by sdbowling

Fire destroyed the Methodist Church in 1918.

A time capsule was placed in the cornerstone of the new church in 1922, but what is inside? Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Federal Building

Posted on July 20, 2022 by sdbowling

A brief history of the Jackson Federal Building and its many purposes from court to apartments. Continue reading →

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What Did Green Trimble Say About Your Grandpa?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by sdbowling

J. Green Trimble wrote a series of short biographies about some of the men who built Breathitt County.

What did he say about your grandfather? Continue reading →

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