Col. Hicks' Hdqrs. - Paducah, Kentucky
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N 37° 05.240 W 088° 35.799
16S E 358093 N 4105753
Historical marker for the location of Union headquarters during the Civil War in Paducah.
Waymark Code: WM6E7Z
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ReedKyCacheFinders
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Col. Hicks' Hdqrs.

Here stood the headquarters of Colonel 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.

Marker Name: Col. Hicks' Hdqrs.

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number (for official markers): 1031

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
William Clark Market House Museum Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways

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