Tag Archives: Breathitt County

Was Phoebe Banks Really 107?

Posted on February 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Was Phoebe (Hollon) Banks really 107 years old when she died in 1904? Was the old person in America living on Frozen Creek? Continue reading →

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Bach becomes Kentucky’s First Blind Senator

Posted on February 4, 2022 by sdbowling

One Breathitt County man saw a huge need and filled it despite his own physical limitations. He is known today as the “Father of Kentucky’s Talking Books” program. Continue reading →

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Crockettsville Man Served As Adjutant General

Posted on February 1, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Adjutant General Jackson Morris from Crockettsville, Kentucky. Continue reading →

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No Insurance Policy for John J. C. Bach

Posted on January 29, 2022 by sdbowling

A short biography of Judge John Jay Crittenden Bach. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Black “Klansman”

Posted on January 27, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at a very unusual Breathitt County man. Continue reading →

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No Sunday Haircuts Allowed

Posted on January 22, 2022 by sdbowling

No business can be conducted in Jackson on Sunday except those permitted by ordinance especially no barbering. Continue reading →

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Breathitt County Judge Executives

Posted on January 20, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the known County Judges of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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Are You Headed to the Poor House?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling May 3, 1880 – Old age and infirmity have always been hard on the people of Appalachia. During the later part of the 19th Century, older residents without means of support were a growing problem for … Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Forgotten Baseball Star

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sdbowling

Still Holds the Record for Longest No-Hitter By Stephen D. Bowling July 31, 1927 – Only one Breathitt County baseball player holds a Major League Baseball record. Joseph “Talt” Strong pitched the longest no-hitter and rightfully has his place in … Continue reading →

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Where is Curtis’ Pistol?

Posted on January 13, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling April 4, 1963 – It could very well be the most significant weapon in Breathitt County. Without question, it was the most infamous. More newspaper stories have been written about the terrible results this weapon produced … Continue reading →

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