Tag Archives: City of Jackson

Was It Charles Miller? We May Never Know

Posted on February 24, 2022 by sdbowling

A skeleton was found on Lower Cut Off Branch with a single gunshot wound to the chest.

A coroner’s inquiry determined he was murdered and then nothing happened.

It is just another unsolved Breathitt County murder. Continue reading →

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The Hotel Jefferson

Posted on February 18, 2022 by sdbowling

A brief history of one of Jackson most iconic buildings- The Hotel Jefferson.

Started in 1907 and completed in 1919, the building is one of Jackson’s most recognizable structures. Continue reading →

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Beware of Lewd Women at the Courthouse!

Posted on February 10, 2022 by sdbowling

The Jackson Town Council passed two ordinances aimed at slowing illicit activities in the city. The Lewdness Law and the Bawdy House Ordinance had little impact on the trade. Here is a look at those ordinances. 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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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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The Great Udder Debate

Posted on January 10, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 10, 1916 – The January 10, 1916 meeting of the Jackson City Council attracted a great deal of attention. Over the next few weeks, the people of the city raised their voices loudly in support … Continue reading →

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Exploding Dolls Hit Jackson

Posted on December 22, 2021 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling December 13, 1967– It was a strange story. A story so strange that many did not believe was true. But it really did happen and of all places- right here in Jackson. On Saturday, December 9, … Continue reading →

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