Category Archives: Religion

Faith Conquered Mud

Posted on April 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Neither road nor moves could wipe away the faith of the members of the Little Jerusalem Church. A massive mudslide tried really hard in 1972. Continue reading →

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Mrs. Hargis Dies at 64

Posted on March 31, 2023 by sdbowling

Louellen Day Hargis was thrust into the spotlight at the turn of the last century because of the national attention given to the Breathitt County feuds. She died in 1929 at the age of 64. Continue reading →

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Two Breathitt County Thanksgivings- 1947 & 1951

Posted on November 24, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at two Breathitt County Thanksgivings- 1947 & 1951. 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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The Cult of Jeremiah

Posted on July 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A religious leader attempts to walk on water- the story of Breathitt County’s “Prophet”. 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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