Tag Archives: Middle Fork of the Kentucky River

Harrison “Harris” Herald

Harrison Herald – Soldier of the Week- Private, Company G, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops, Civil War Continue reading

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Buddie Spicer Died in March 1945

Samuel “Buddie” Spicer operated the first telephone exchange from his home on the Middle Fork for more than 30 years. Learn more about this Breathitt businessman. Continue reading

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Hollan Family’s Unusual Record

The Jackson Times printed a strange article about the Hollan Family in 1931. Publishers would not even think about printing a story like that now. Continue reading

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Edward “Ned” Turner

Edward “Ned” Turner served 19 days in the North Carolina militia and was one of a few who settled in Breathitt County and were veterans of the War of 1812. Continue reading

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