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

First Christian Church

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 30, 2025

1. First Christian Church Marker

Inscription. Established 1876 on this site. First structure (frame) burned 1896; brick church built three years later. A 1951 fire caused damage, but complete repair achieved. This Kentucky Historical Landmark features a multi-spired roof, vaulted ceiling, curved pews, and original stained-glass windows with memorial pictures of donors. Presented by Members and Friend's

Erected 1993 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1937.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 36° 40.094′ N, 88° 59.626′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Kentucky, in Hickman County. It is at the intersection of North Washington Street (U.S. 51) and North Street, on the left when traveling north on North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Washington 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 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton Seminary (about 500 feet away); Hickman County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Marvin College

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Clinton College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Guerrilla Raids on Clinton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Casey Jones (approx. 8.1 miles away); Columbus (approx. 8.7 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 Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 30, 2025

2. First Christian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.