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The Methodist Hospital of Kentucky, The Beginning 1922

WebRev. John F. Ruggles 1922-1925. On January 8, 1921, the Kentucky Conference Board of Hospitals and Homes met at Cincinnati in the Bishop’s office and unanimously voted to …

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Trachoma Hospital

WebAs we enter into another Landmark Centennial Celebration, on December 25, 1924. A 56 bed hospital opened its doors for the first time. The state of the art facility was named …

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Elkhorn City, KY

WebAbove is the Elswick Hotel in Elkhorn City. Special thanks to Roy Owens. Above is a sawmill that sat on the Mill-Race Point in Praise KY. The steam hoist behind pulled logs out of …

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David Walker Collection

WebBreeding stock was traditionally a valuable commodity to Pike County farmers. Imagine an imported stallion worth $92,940 in today’s money being brought into the Gulnare …

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History of the Pike County Courthouse and Jail

WebThe New Pike County Courthouse Built in 1888 – 1889. In 1882 & 1883 the current Pike County Courthouse was in need of heavy repair. The act of the Kentucky State …

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The New Salem Association Minutes

WebBackbone of Appalachia. Gallery. Pike County Museums. Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum. Red Robin Stone Heritage Museum. Elkhorn City Railroad Museum. About Us. …

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A Young Man Hanged and a Family Avenged

WebThe elder Ellison Hatfield, a bother to Anse Hatfield, is stabbed 26 times and shot by these young men. A horrific murder of a family man with a wife and young children. Anse …

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Amos Newsom Family

WebSpecial thanks to Sandy Newsom for sharing stories and photos of her family. Robinson Creek School (year unknown) Amos and Draxie Newsom. Tivis Newsom. Tivis Newsom. …

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History of The Stepin Stones Band / aka Mark Slone and The …

WebIn 1966, a group of friends formed a musical band and called themselves The Stepin Stones. They were all from Pike County, Kentucky. Original members were Martin “Mark” …

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James Hatcher Coal Mine No. 1

WebJames Hatcher Birthday Party. The entire population of Big Shoal, Kentucky, turned out for “Uncle Jim” Hatcher’s birthday party on September 22nd, 1919. The party was attended …

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George Johnson, The Pine Mountain Lawman

WebPikeville, Pike County Flood of 1977. April 22, 2024. Pikeville Flood of 1929. April 14, 2024. Consolidation Coal Company / Hendrix Mine Division. April 14, 2024. Pikeville Flood of …

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Hobo Jack Adkins

WebHobo Jack Adkins was born on June 10th, 1922, in Regina KY. He died on June 2nd, 1977. Artist Biography by Eugene Chadbourne Hobo Jack Adkins was given his stage name by …

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Town Courthouse at Pikeville

WebThe undersigning Commissioners appointed heretoafter to draft a place for a courthouse shall be hewed logs 24 feet square. The edge of the log to be straightened and chinked …

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