Category Archives: Kentucky River

The 1110 Dip

Posted on January 11, 2025 by sdbowling

Highwater caused by flooding in January 1974 washed away a section of Highway 1110. What remains today as a reminder of this event is “The Dip.” Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Disasters, Flood, Kentucky River | Tagged 1957 Flood, 1974 Flood, Dry Bread, Haddix, Haddix Bridge, Highway 1110, roads, The Dip | 1 Comment

Vice Presidential Nominee Visits Jackson

Posted on July 25, 2024 by sdbowling

The Republican nominee for Vice President rolled into the “Democrat Capital of the Mountains” and won over the crowd. Learn about “Silent Cal’s” visit to Jackson in 1920. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Elections, Jackson, Kentucky River, Politics | Tagged 1920 Election, Breathitt County, Calvin Coolidge, Coolidge, Depot, Edwin P. Morrow, Jackson | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Four – 2024

Posted on March 13, 2024 by sdbowling

Important and interesting waypoints for Hike Four of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Kentucky River, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Balanced Rock, Contrary Creek, Cressmont, Greeley Kentucky, Heidelberg, Hiking, Lago Linda Resort, Lock and Dam #14, Mount Paran, Natural Bridge State Park, Pinch 'Em Tight, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Sinking Creek, Sturgeon Creek, The Narrows, Turkey Foot Lumber Company, Whites Branch Arch, Whittleton Branch Arch, Youth Haven Camp | Leave a comment

Two Killed in Sewer Accident

Posted on February 23, 2024 by sdbowling

Two Jackson Sewer and Water Plant employees died in a tragic accident in 1972, but important lessons were learned. Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Jackson, Kentucky River, Tragedy | Tagged Accident, Breathitt County, Flood, Frazier Family, Goff Family, Jackson, Sewer | Leave a comment

The Cut-Through’s First Test

Posted on January 31, 2024 by sdbowling

The Flood of 1957 was long remembered as one of Breathitt County’s worst. Experts said that the new Jackson Cut-Through helped save much of the town. Hazard did not fare so well. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Disasters, Flood, Kentucky River, Middle Fork | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Industry, Jackson, Kentucky River, Railroad, Timber | Tagged Breathitt County, Jackson, L & N Railroad, L&E, L&N Railroad, Lexington and Eastern Railroad, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Quicksand, Railroad, Stone Lady | Leave a comment

What To See On Hike Four – 2023

Posted on March 29, 2023 by sdbowling

Important and interesting waypoints for Hike Four of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Jackson’s Forgotten Flood

Posted on February 4, 2023 by sdbowling

The February 1939 flood established a highwater mark that stood for 83 years. Learn more about Jackson’s forgotten flood. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Flood, Frozen Creek, Jackson, Kentucky River | Tagged Breathitt County, Flood, Frozen Creek, Frozen Flood, Jackson | Leave a comment

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 Hero of 1923

Posted on September 13, 2022 by sdbowling

He did not have to do it, but Eugene Hyden jumped in the river. A look at his heroic actions that saved a life in 1923. Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Kentucky River | Leave a comment