County Named, 1821
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Historical Marker on the courthouse lawn in Clinton, KY.
Waymark Code: WM2BCB
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2007
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For Capt. Paschal Hickman who was massacred by Indians after River Raisin battle, Jan., 1813, one of nine Ky. officers killed in that acation for whom counties named. Resided in Franklin County, extensive landowner. Orginally, Hickman comprised the Jackson Purchase in Ky. Later eight counties have been formed within the intial area. First county seat was Columbus.
Marker Name: County Named, 1821
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 895
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Societt
Kentucky Department of Highways
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