Harlan County Stories: Significant Places, People & Events Over Time

Ever wonder how Billy G. Hollow or Maggie Lane got their names? Did you know Benham has its own mafia? Who held the record as the oldest citizen of Kentucky at the time he died? Which Benham citizen once cooked at the Smithsonian? And what exactly is a 'Blistered Cat' or a 'Harlan County Smoky'?

Harlan County, Kentucky has a long history and a multitude of stories. Lydia Dykes has brought together the stories behind some of the people and places that are a part of the rich history of the region that many people may not know.