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

Clinton College

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach

1. Clinton College Marker

Inscription. Established in 1873 under auspices of West Union Baptist Assoc. First building was erected on this site, 1874. Rev. Willis White pioneered educational work in Hickman County and led movement to secure college charter. Under leadership of Prof. T. N. Wells and Miss Amanda Hicks, college contributed much to the Purchase area. Closed, 1913; used for Clinton High School, 1918-35.

Erected 1977 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1611.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 36° 40.044′ N, 88° 59.314′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Kentucky, in Hickman County. It is on East Clay Street (Kentucky Route 123) half a mile east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 E Clay St, Clinton KY 42031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: County Named, 1821 (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clinton Seminary (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hickman County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marvin College (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Guerrilla Raids on Clinton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Casey Jones (approx. 8.1 miles away); Columbus (approx. 9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Bivouac (was approx. 8.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach

2. Clinton College Marker

reverse side of two-sided marker

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 15, 2024

3. Clinton College Marker

looking west on Clay St.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, May 15, 2024

4. Clinton College Marker

looking east on Clay St.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2025, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2025, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.