Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Col. Hicks' Hdqrs.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, May 1, 2021

1. Col. Hicks’ Hdqrs. Marker

Inscription. Here stood the headquarters of Col. Stephen G. Hicks, commander of the USA occupation forces here during Battle of Paducah March 25, 1864. Next day Col. Hicks ordered sixty private homes that had been used by CSA forces as cover near the fort burned to the ground. Most owners filed suits but were never repaid for their homes. Marker presented by William Clark Market House Museum

Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1031.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1827.

Location. 37° 5.241′ N, 88° 35.801′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Street and 3rd Street (Business U.S. 60), on the left when traveling east on Broadway Street. Marker is in trees in front of Antiques Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Broadway St, Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Irvin S. Cobb Said: / Alben W. Barkley Said: (a few steps from this marker); American Red Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Reuben Saunders

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hank Bros and Jones Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); $5 Bought Paducah (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General William Clark Public Market (about 300 feet away); Clara Barton's Visit (about 400 feet away); Gunsmith Ferd Hummel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.

Also see . . . New York Times. The Attack on Paducah: Col. Hicks turned his cannon on the houses, driving the enemy therefrom. They, however, kept up fire from the houses until about half-past 11 in the afternoon, when they finally retired. Officers and men in the fort were not permitted to sleep or leave their posts during the night. Early in the evening a squad of the enemy fired the steamer Dacotah on the marine ways, which was consumed. The ways were only partially burned. A few buildings, including that of the quartermaster were burned by them. The enemy made his appearance next morning, when Col. HICKS sent out parties and burned all houses in range of musket shot. The enemy kept hovering around in the distance, but made no move on the place afterward. (Submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

2. Col. Hicks’ Hdqrs. Marker

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

3. Col. Hicks’ Hdqrs. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 738 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on September 24, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.