Black plaque № 45383

Clinton, KY, United States

County Named, 1821. 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 eigh

t counties have been formed within initial area. First county seat was Columbus.

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