On Moscow Avenue (State Highway 94) at Jordan Lane (State Road 239), on the right when traveling west on Moscow Avenue.
In this community, the famous locomotive engineer John Luther Jones, (Alias Casey Jones) spent his boyhood days. Casey's many record feats as locomotive engineer engrossed him deeply in the hearts of his fellow workers. On the morning of April 30th . . . — — Map (db m18451) HM
On Jordan Lane (State Road 239) at Moscow Avenue (State Highway 94), on the right when traveling south on Jordan Lane. Reported missing.
In the winter of 1861-62, the Sixth Battalion of Tennessee Cavalry commanded by Lieutenant Colonel T.H. Logwood constructed and occupied a camp of wooden huts near here. The winter was spent in scouting and patrolling in this area. In March 1862, a . . . — — Map (db m51841) HM
On Carr Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Carr Street.
Nearby is grave of Benj. Franklin Carr, one of first settlers of Fulton, Kentucky. He bought first land grant here, 1828; accumulated over 1100 acres in Fulton, West Fulton and Riceville. The Carr home is one block west. His family gave land for the . . . — — Map (db m192706) HM
On East State Line Road (Kentucky Route 116) 0.8 miles west of Palestine Road, on the right when traveling west.
Enlisted, 1776, at age 14 in 2nd Virginia Reg., Cont. line. Wounded at Monmouth, discharged, 1779. Came to Ky., 1795. With family settled on Pond River grant, now Hopkins Co. When county formed, appointed on first County Court. Also sheriff. 1807 . . . — — Map (db m192708) HM
On West State Line Street (Kentucky Route 116) at West Highland Drive (U.S. 45), on the right when traveling west on West State Line Street.
8,500 sq. mi. area, former tribal lands of Chickasaw Indians. U.S. paid $300,000 for tract in 1818 after negotiations by Gen. Andrew Jackson and Gov. Isaac Shelby. Bordered by Tenn., Ohio and Miss. Rivers. Now comprises Ky.'s 8 and Tenn.'s 20 . . . — — Map (db m192707) HM
On East Moulton Street at West Wellington Street, on the right when traveling east on East Moulton Street.
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. — — Map (db m18420) HM
On Moscow Street (State Highway 94), on the right when traveling west.
Born in Hickman, Mr. Stahr became one of the towns most decorated citizens. Having studied in England as a Rhodes Scholar, Mr. Stahr went on to become President John F. Kennedy's selection as Secretary of the Army in 1961. During his tenure, the . . . — — Map (db m18448) HM
On West Wellington Street at East Moulton Street on West Wellington Street.
Formed, 1845, out of Hickman Co. Part of Jackson Purchase from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. Named for Robert Fulton, whose Clermont, best known of early steamboats, went up the Hudson River in 1807. Far western part of the county, known as Madrid . . . — — Map (db m18415) HM
On Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling west.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell Congressional Sponsor Mayors of Hickman Judy C. Powell John P. Shuff Richard H. White, M.D. Project Design: D'Appolonia, Inc. Prime Contractor: Schunbel Foundation Co. . . . — — Map (db m18449) HM
On State Highway 94 at County Road 1282, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 94.
The greatest earthquake recorded in North America centered in this area Dec. 16, 1811 to Feb. 7, 1812. 1,874 quakes felt at Louisville, 250 miles away. Tremors also felt at Boston, Detroit, New Orleans. Reelfoot Lake, covering 25,000 acres, formed . . . — — Map (db m18409) HM
On Moscow Street (State Highway 94), on the right when traveling west.
Noted as one of Kentucky's most famous African American citizens, Hickman's Atwood served as the president of Kentucky State College from 1929 to 1962. During his tenure at the school, Atwood led the battle for desegregated education and improved . . . — — Map (db m18442) HM
On East Moulton Street at West Wellington Street, on the right when traveling east on East Moulton Street.
Hickman, county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky, was originally settled in 1819 as Chicken Point, the name was later changed to Mills Point and finally Hickman. One of Mark Twain's favorite towns on the river, Hickman, once a cotton town, was quoted . . . — — Map (db m18421) HM
