Tag Archives: Jackson

Courthouse Loafers Beware

Posted on April 5, 2023 by sdbowling

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 →

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Mrs. Hargis Dies at 64

Posted on March 31, 2023 by sdbowling

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 →

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Dalton Was State Chicken Champion

Posted on March 27, 2023 by sdbowling

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 →

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Breathitt Boy Killed in Europe

Posted on March 25, 2023 by sdbowling

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 →

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Remembering Breathitt’s Sheriff

Posted on March 17, 2023 by sdbowling

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 →

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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 →

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Jackson’s “Doc” Hoge

Posted on March 8, 2023 by sdbowling

Dr. Hoge was a fixture in the Breathitt County civic and medical community for many decades. We remember one Jackson’s doctors almost 70 years after his death. Continue reading →

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Breathitt Had 2,648 Outhouses in 1960

Posted on March 3, 2023 by sdbowling

The 1960 Federal Census of Breathitt County reported that 875 homes had indoor toilets. The rest had to take that long walk to the outhouse. Continue reading →

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Illness Fatal To Pioneer Citizen

Posted on March 2, 2023 by sdbowling

Abraham Hunter Short was a popular resident of Jackson. He died on March 17, 1935, at his home in South Jackson. Continue reading →

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Abijah B. Eversole

Posted on February 23, 2023 by sdbowling

Abijah Eversole experienced much in his 92 years- a distinguished military career and he was a witness to the execution of “Bad” Tom Smith. Continue reading →

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