Hickman in Fulton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Courthouse Steps

City of Hickman

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 17, 2009

1. Courthouse Steps Marker

Inscription. Built in 1903 to provide direct access for pedestrians between downtown and the newly constructed courthouse, the steps, actually part of Cumberland Street, span nearly 200 feet and provide a breathtaking view of the town below.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 36° 34.305′ N, 89° 11.638′ W. Marker is in Hickman, Kentucky, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of East Moulton Street and West Wellington Street, on the right when traveling east on East Moulton Street. Located across the street from the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hickman KY 42050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fulton County (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Dixie Begins (within shouting distance of this marker); Hickman Bluff Stabilization Project (approx. half a mile away); Elvis J. Stahr, Jr. (approx. half a mile away); Rufus B. Atwood (approx. half a mile away); New Madrid Earthquake (approx. 8.9 miles away); Casey Jones (approx. 9 miles away); Titan I (approx. 11½ miles away in Tennessee). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickman.

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Courthouse Steps Marker and the Upper Landing of the Steps image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 17, 2009

2. Courthouse Steps Marker and the Upper Landing of the Steps

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 17, 2009

3. The Steps

Breathtaking View? image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 17, 2009

4. Breathtaking View?

The view is somewhat diminished by broken tree limbs in the wake of a winter ice storm. At the turn of the last century, Hickman was a thriving river port with much activity on the waterfront downtown. In the distance is an old chute of the Mississippi River.

Courthouse Steps from the bottom image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ken Smith, January 21, 2009

5. Courthouse Steps from the bottom

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,538 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 22, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee.