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Tag Archives: Jackson
Spitting Ordinance Still the Law
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
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Breathitt’s Historic Markers
Breathitt County had six roadside markers. One is now missing. Learn more about some of our historic sites. Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Breathitt County, Civil War, Jackson, World War I
Tagged Bach Family, Bert Thomas Combs, Breathitt County, Callahan Family, Clayhole Massacre, Hayes Family, History, J. Green Trimble, Jackson, John J. Dickey, Risner Family, Sizemore Family, Spencer Family, Strong Family, VanderMeer Family
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Kin A Feller Get Some Holp?
A Chicago reporter discovered a new language in 1966. It most likely had its roots in Breathitt County. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Traditions
Tagged Breathitt County, Chicago, English, Jackson, Language
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O.H. Napier, the Man and the Myth
O.H. Napier was a complicated man who lived to make people laugh. A great deal of myth surrounded this simple man who died in 2012. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Entertainment, Jackson, Politics
Tagged Breathitt County, Happy Pappy, Jackson, Napier Family, O.H. Napier
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Quicksand’s Stone Woman
Work crews blasted away the “Stone Lady.” Never again will she watch over the tracks. Now she’s only a memory. Continue reading
Courthouse Loafers Beware
Without a whittlers’ bench, the “loafers’ found their way to the courthouse. Doc Turner and Judge Noble put a stop to that in 1986. Continue reading
Mrs. Hargis Dies at 64
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
Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder, Religion, Tragedy, Women
Tagged Breathitt County, Day Family, Feuds, Hargis Family, Jackson, James H. Hargis
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Dalton Was State Chicken Champion
Bill and James Earl Dalton were both State Champions in the 4-H Poultry competition. Learn of James Earl’s win in 1946-47. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Education, Farming, Jackson
Tagged 4-H, Breathitt County, Chickens, Jackson, Poultry, State Champion
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Breathitt Boy Killed in Europe
The Jackson Times was filled with the sad announcements of fallen soldiers throughout World War II. John E. Howard was killed in 1945. This is his sad story. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Military, World War II
Tagged Breathitt County, Germany, Howard Family, Jackson, Jackson Cemetery, March 25, Military, Moore Family, War Department, World War II
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Remembering Breathitt’s Sheriff
Breathitt County Sheriff Carl Back dies on a Sunday afternoon in March 1962. Learn more about on of Jackson leaders from long ago. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Elections, Jackson, Politics
Tagged Anderson Family, Back Family, Breathitt County, Democrat Party, Elections, Jackson, Politics, Sheriff
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Bookie on the Trail 