John Stuart Williams (1818-1898)
Military Hero from two American Wars and Kentucky Politician, John Stuart Williams was the first to capture Pound Gap during the Civil War.
How McRoberts, Kentucky Got Its Name
This is the biography of Brigadier General Samuel McRoberts and why his name was chosen for the naming of McRoberts, Kentucky.
Farmington Mine Disaster November 20, 1968
On November 20, 1968, ninety-nine men were working at the Consolidation Coal Mine number nine mine shaft at Farmington, West Virginia.
The Darr Mine Disaster of December 1907
The Darr Mine is third largest of the lethal mine disasters in America and one of the five disasters of December 1907.
Monongah: The Worst Mining Disaster of American History
December 6, 1907, will forever be associated with Monongah WV and as the date of the “worst mine disaster in America’s history”
Naomi Mine Disaster of December 1, 1907
The first of five devastating mine explosions would occur in the Naomi Mine. We will only cover Naomi, Monongah, and Darr as they were the catalyst for change.
Scotia 1976, The Twin Mining Disasters of Letcher Co Ky
One of worst mine disasters in American History took place at the Scotia Mine in Letcher County, Kentucky.
The Flood of January 27th Through February 2nd 1957
In 1957, the flood would become a devastating event that would be among the listed worst disasters to happen to the state of Kentucky.
Letcher County Haunted History: Part Four
Haunted tales of riders on their steeds galloping through Westwood and sounds of the battle can be heard as echos from a time long gone by.
Letcher County Haunted History: Part Three
The Restless Solider Here at Kentucky Tennessee Living, we strive to keep this site nonpolitical in nature. All historic events posted that changed the lives of future generations in Letcher County. And have helped to give miners a voice in their working and living conditions. As well as we remember those who fought on both […]
