Who was Ira Mullins: Killing Rock The Oft Told Tales Part 6
There were three attempts on his person for the life of Ira Mullins and the last one succeeded.
Introduction for The Trial of Doc Taylor: The Killing Rock Trial Part 1
In the beginning, before, during, and after the trial very little official information was ever given to the local population.
Clifton Branham: Killing Rock The Untold Story Part 5
Clifton Branham caused a lot of trouble in the mountains of Kentucky and Virginia. Even if he did or did not kill Henry Vanover, many others would die in his wake.
The West Virginia Shoot Out: Killing Rock The Untold Story Part 4
The events would lead to the men going on the run. Two men would run to West Virginia, one man would attempt to run to Florida, and one man would flee to parts unknown.
Preston McCalvin Fleming: Killing Rock The Untold Story Part 3
The Life of McCalvin Fleming has always been overshadowed by his brother, Henan. Was he already married in the story? Why would he be with the Vanover family?
The Henry Vanover Story : Killing Rock The Untold Tales Part 2
Henry Vanover’s murder has been a mystery. Who actually shot him? Who was blamed for the act? And how did this lead to the Pound Gap Massacre?
Killing Rock: The Oft Told Tales Part 3 The Arrest of Taylor
Doctor Marshall Benton Taylor’s eventual arrest was dramatic. On the run and afraid for his life, he tried to make his escape to Florida. But didn’t make it.
Jane and Her Identity: Killing Rock The Untold Story Part 1
Will the real Jane Mullins please stand up? Who was Jane Mullins? And why is she mixed in with several other women?
Pound Gap Civil War Memorial
Pound Gap Civil War Memorial by Joanna Adams Sergent Last Summer, while we were visiting back home, David and I went to the top of Pine Mountain on US 23. The Gap is often referred to by the locals as Pound Gap. There is so much history and so many hidden golden nuggets to be […]
Jenkins History
The story of Richard Broas standing in the Elkhorn creek in Pike County examining a piece of coal is likely to have occurred in Sept 1883.