While the great.State of Kentucky is currently in the process of updating the roads, on the north end of Jackson County. We thought it would be fitting to repost this episode with Rob. He shares a bunch of stories on the history of Sand Gap during the time when it was really thriving, and it now seems to be coming back to life (somewhat). With all the gravel trucks in our area it takes a toll on the roads rather quickly. Though it is aggravating waiting in traffic, it is well worth it to have good passable roads to travel on.
We will be back next week with a brand new episode! Thank y'all for your patience and kindness during our little break.

Rob Williams, Papaw Paul, and Jason sit down for a conversation that is a true adventure through the history and life in Sand Gap, Kentucky. Though you can't tell it now in the 1940's Sand Gap was a booming town! With several mining companies and multiple coal temples, all businesses were doing really well back in the day. They talk about the Moore Holler~ it had electricity while most of Jackson County was still without.
Some of the mines had tram systems to haul out coal and others used mules to pull their load. The miners worked long hard hours and got paid by the ton and not buy the hour.
They also discuss life during the Great Depression, vigilantes with bundles of switches, horrific accidents due to the coal industry, Jim Bob throwing dogs in the fire, a few Bear tales and so much more.
Rob began his career as a school teacher, retired as principal from Sand Gap Elementary, taught at Berea College, and now runs his own construction company.
Being 58 years of age Rob is the guy with eleven lives. He has survived being shot, falls, and so many other things, but surviving everything he is a wealth of knowledge on local history and is glad to share his stories with anyone who will listen. We thank God for everyone who has decided to stay another day! We thank You for listening and your continuing support!
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