The History of the Letcher County Courthouse
Letcher County residents belonged to Perry, Pike, and Harlan Counties. So, in 1842, The residents…
The History of Jenkins Hospital
On a knoll overlooking Jenkins and the Elkhorn Lake stands a majestic building. It a…
Letcher County Haunted History: Part One
The Ellen Flanary Story Today we are starting our Haunted Letcher County History series with…
The Hidden Lake of Jenkins
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Hidden away in the mountains is a lake that expands…
A New Style of Home for a New Industry
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Imagine if you will a long valley surrounded by mountains.…
The First Library in Jenkins
The Club's Purpose The women in Jenkins, Kentucky rolled up their sleeves and formed the…
A Giant Rises In the Mountains
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent In the summer of 1941, the removal of several buildings…