Tag Archives: Breathitt County

Store Shootout Kills One

Posted on August 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A fight over an election broke out in George Spencer’s store at Oakdale. When the smoke cleared, one was dead, one wounded, and many lives changed forever.

And then they worked it all out. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s First Industry

Posted on August 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at Breathitt County’s first industry- salt. 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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Summer Ginsenger Finds Body

Posted on July 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Herman Wyatt disappeared in early 1970 and was not located until July.

The search for ginseng helped find his body. 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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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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Did He Find Her?

Posted on July 11, 2022 by sdbowling

She walked away from her son and family about 1910. Years later, he tried to find her. Learn of the sad story of James Napier and his quest. Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Flint Ridge

Posted on July 9, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the mysterious land of Flint Ridge and its early native inhabitants from 1901. Continue reading →

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Independence Greetings

Posted on July 4, 2022 by sdbowling

Fourth of July greetings from 1970 and today. Continue reading →

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