Category Archives: Kentucky River

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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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 →

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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 →

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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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Images from 2022 Sheltowee Challenge- Hike Four

Posted on May 9, 2022 by sdbowling

Hike Four of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Challenge is in the books.

Here are a few images from the three weekends of hiking. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike Four

Posted on April 8, 2022 by sdbowling

Important and interesting waypoints for Hike Four of the 2022 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

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Jackson Opposed the County’s “Crossing Tax”

Posted on February 26, 2022 by sdbowling

In 1911, the people of Jackson were angry that they were having to pay for a bridge that should have been paid off long ago.

The people organized but nothing was done for nearly a decade. That is the saga of Breathitt County’s unpopular crossing tax. 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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Alligators in the North Fork

Posted on December 26, 2021 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling December 19, 1952 – One of the strangest stories to ever appear in The Jackson Times greeted readers on page one. The grainy photo featured Walter Riley of South Jackson holding his latest catch out of … Continue reading →

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