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

County Named, 1821

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 4, 2010

1. County Named, 1821 Marker

Inscription. For Capt. Paschal Hickman who was massacred by Indians after River Raisin battle, Jan., 1813, one of nine Ky. officers killed in that action for whom counties named. Resided Franklin County, extensive landowner. Originally, Hickman comprised the Jackson Purchase in Ky. Later eight counties have been formed within initial area. First county seat was Columbus.

Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 895.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 36° 40.006′ N, 88° 59.628′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Kentucky, in Hickman County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street (U.S. 51) and Clay Street (State Highway 58), on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Located on the east side of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Clinton Seminary (here, next to this marker); Hickman County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First Christian Church

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marvin College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Guerrilla Raids on Clinton (approx. 0.8 miles away); Casey Jones (approx. 8 miles away); Columbus (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Bivouac (was approx. 8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Markers and Memorial at the Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 4, 2010

2. Markers and Memorial at the Courthouse

County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 4, 2010

3. County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,024 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.