Tag Archives: Jackson

Breathitt’s Health in 1915

Posted on January 10, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1915, Breathitt County had a serious health crisis. Not enough doctors and too many serious illnesses led to poor conditions listed in state newspapers. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s L&N Water Tower

Posted on January 7, 2023 by sdbowling

One of the icons of Breathitt County is the L & N water Tower which stands silently in South Jackson watching over the city. Learn more about this important structure. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Christmas Early Customs

Posted on December 21, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at several early Christmas traditions in Jackson. Several are still practiced in the county today, but I don’t know if the local stores still have oysters. Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping in Jackson

Posted on December 16, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at some Christmas advertisements through the years from The Jackson Times. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson | Tagged Breathitt County, Businesses, Chapman's Store, Christmas, Day Lumber, Jackson, Jefferson Hotel, Keck Hardware, Shopping | Leave a comment

Jackson’s First Helicopter Visit

Posted on December 6, 2022 by sdbowling

Jackson’s first visit by a helicopter was not planned, but it caused quite a stir in 1948. Continue reading →

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UFO Zaps Jackson Scout

Posted on November 22, 2022 by sdbowling

Gene Bays had a strange encounter with a flying disk in 1961. He never forgot what he saw. Continue reading →

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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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The Cardwell Family

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the Cardwell Family of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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The Militia Invades Jackson

Posted on August 31, 2022 by sdbowling

There were so many troops at Jackson in 1903 that Governor Beckham decided it was cheaper to have summer drill here.

Learn about one of Jackson’s visits from the State Militia. Continue reading →

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Store Shootout Kills One

Posted on August 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A fight over an election broke out in George Spencer’s store at Oakdale. When the smoke cleared, one was dead, one wounded, and many lives changed forever.

And then they worked it all out. Continue reading →

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