Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Coal mines need the power to operate. The question became, how to get electricity to the rural areas of Eastern
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The History of St. George Church
Written by: Joanna Adams Sergent Construction on the future town of Jenkins was in full swing. Homes, offices, and other vital construction projects were moving
Play Ball! The Jenkins Cavalier Baseball League (1948-1951)
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent In Jenkins Kentucky, there were four small baseball teams. These teams were the miners who played against each other. They
The Jenkins, Kentucky YMCA of 1912
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Consolidation Coal Company from the beginning of its operations expressed a determination to open a Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA).
How Jenkins, Kentucky Got Its Name
Written by David Sergent The Problem The year is 1909, and the Consolidation Coal Company or Consol has a problem. Two years earlier they had
New Bank in the Coal Country Installed in 1911
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent This article is a re-written version of the half-page article that appeared in the Mountain Eagle in June of 1912.
Jenkins World War II Wall
Remembering Those Who Served Written by Joanna Adams Sergent When traveling through the town of Jenkins, Kentucky a beautiful wall stands. On both sides there
Hemphill Memorial
Hemphill Coal Mine Memorial Written by Joanna Adams Sergent There is a very quiet place in Letcher County in the Community of Hemphill, Kentucky. The
Medal of Honor Recipient
Medal of Honor Recipient Remembered in Jenkins Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Jenkins has a very special sign downtown to honor one of its heroes.
