Tag Archives: City of Jackson

Spitting Ordinance Still the Law

Posted on May 22, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1913, the City of Jackson outlawed the “vile habit” but many still choose to expectorate on our streets today. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Health, Jackson, Medicine | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Cuspidor, Health, Jackson, Spitting, Tuberculosis | Leave a comment

Snake Valley

Posted on March 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Snake Valley was a wild and often dangerous place. Learn more about one of its most notorious places. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Murder | Tagged Alcohol, Bloody Bucket, Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Jackson, Murder, Quicksand Road | 1 Comment

Our Duty As Citizens

Posted on February 16, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1921, weeks after the Clayhole Massacre, The Jackson Times asked the community to put aside their differences. It lasted about one week. Continue reading →

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The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Military, Murder, Spanish-American War | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Cockrell Family, Feuds, Jett Family, Murder, Town Marshal | 1 Comment

A driver saw the smoke pouring from the back of the Corner Lunch. Within minutes the fire department was on the scene, but a three-hour battle was required to save downtown Jackson. Continue reading →

Posted in Businesses, Fire, Jackson | Tagged Ariel One, City of Jackson, Corner Lunch, Fire, Jackson, Jackson Fire Department, Main Street, Quicksand Fire Department | Leave a comment

Three Months of Booms

Posted on November 2, 2022 by sdbowling

Loud booms shook the houses and ground in Breathitt County. Many saw the silver things in the sky and were concerned. Learn about Breathitt County’s three months of booms. Continue reading →

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James Hargis- the Victim?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by sdbowling

The power of newspapers through a look at Judge James Henderson Hargis- feud leader or victim? Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Industry, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Feuds, Hargis Family, Murder, Newspapers | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Religion, Women | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, College Avenue, Fire, Jackson, Jackson Fire Department, Methodist Church | Leave a comment

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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