Breathitt County

Settled by English and Scotch-Irish descendants who ventured �over the mountains� in search of adventure, land, and fortune, Breathitt County, Kentucky, has produced interesting tales of beauty, progress, intrigue, and murder. �Bloody Breathitt� was the site of a long series of feuds that lasted from the early days of the �Cattle Wars� until the 1970s and beyond. Through the years, the city of Jackson and Breathitt County have experienced booms and busts centered on its natural resources, which