Map of Fulton County, Kentucky, USA

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Map of Fulton County - Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Fulton County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Fulton County located in the map, major cities in Fulton county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Fulton County, Kentucky

Map of Fulton County, Kentucky

About Fulton County Map, Kentucky: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Fulton County, Kentucky

Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Hickman. As per 2020 census, the population of Fulton County is 6512 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 209 sq mi (541 km2). Fulton County was established on 1845.

Fulton County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatHickman
Largest City/TownFulton
Established1845
Total Area231 sq mi (598 sq km)
Land Area206 sq mi (534 sq km)
Water Area25 sq mi (65 sq km)
Population7,221 (Census 2020)
Population Density35 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 51, U.S. Route 45E nearby area, Kentucky Route 94, Interstate 69 nearby area
Major RiversMississippi River, Obion Creek
Neighboring CountiesHickman County, Graves County, Obion County (TN), Mississippi County (MO)
Famous ForMississippi River scenery, riverboat history, western Kentucky agriculture, and the Kentucky Bend region
Top AttractionsHickman Riverfront, Kentucky Bend, Columbus-Belmont State Park nearby area, Historic Downtown Hickman, Mississippi River overlooks
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Fulton County, Kentucky

Fulton County is located in the far western corner of Kentucky along the Mississippi River and was established in 1845. The county seat is Hickman, while Fulton is the largest city. Fulton County is known for its Mississippi River heritage, fertile farmland, river commerce history, and the unique Kentucky Bend geographic area surrounded by the river. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulton_County%2C_Kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Cities and Communities in Fulton County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Fulton2,200+36.5045°N, 88.8748°W
Hickman (county seat)2,000+36.5717°N, 89.1862°W
CayceUnincorporated36.5795°N, 88.9720°W
Water ValleyHistoric Community36.5702°N, 88.8137°W
DorenaUnincorporated36.6189°N, 89.0617°W
JordanUnincorporated36.5090°N, 89.0588°W
RushHistoric Community36.5413°N, 89.0121°W
BondurantUnincorporated36.6170°N, 88.9598°W

Best Golf Courses in Fulton County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Fulton Country ClubFulton36.5116°N, 88.8785°W
Columbus-Belmont State Park Golf Nearby AreaRegional Area36.7614°N, 89.1036°W
Mayfield Graves Country ClubNearby Mayfield36.7527°N, 88.6502°W
Confederate Ridge Golf CourseNearby Union City, Tennessee36.4198°N, 89.0416°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Fulton County

Major highways connect Fulton County with Tennessee, Missouri, and western Kentucky communities.

  • U.S. Route 51 - major north-south highway through Fulton and western Kentucky
  • U.S. Route 45E nearby area - regional corridor connecting nearby Tennessee and Kentucky areas
  • Kentucky Route 94 - important east-west roadway through farming communities
  • Interstate 69 nearby area - interstate transportation access serving the Mississippi River region

Neighboring Counties of Fulton County

  • Hickman County (north)
  • Graves County (east)
  • Obion County, Tennessee (south)
  • Mississippi County, Missouri (west across the Mississippi River)

What are Top Attractions in Fulton County, Kentucky

The county offers Mississippi River scenery, historic river towns, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Hickman RiverfrontHickmanMississippi River views and historic riverboat heritage
Kentucky BendWestern County AreaUnique geographic peninsula surrounded by the Mississippi River
Columbus-Belmont State Park Nearby AreaRegional AreaCivil War history and river overlooks
Historic Downtown HickmanHickmanHistoric architecture and river commerce heritage
Mississippi River OverlooksCountywideScenic photography and river observation
Fulton Railroad HeritageFultonHistoric railroad connections and transportation history
Obion Creek Recreation AreaCountywideFishing and nature scenery
Riverfront Scenic DrivesCountywideViews of farmland and the Mississippi River
Fulton County Museum AreaHickmanLocal history and cultural exhibits
Birdwatching AreasCountywideMigratory bird habitats and wildlife viewing

Distance from Fulton County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Hickman to Paducah, Kentucky - 54 mi (87 km)
  • Fulton to Union City, Tennessee - 10 mi (16 km)
  • Hickman to Cape Girardeau, Missouri - 79 mi (127 km)
  • Fulton to Jackson, Tennessee - 72 mi (116 km)
  • Hickman to Memphis, Tennessee - 150 mi (241 km)
  • Fulton to Nashville, Tennessee - 155 mi (249 km)
  • Hickman to Evansville, Indiana - 150 mi (241 km)
  • Fulton to St. Louis, Missouri - 194 mi (312 km)
  • Hickman to Louisville, Kentucky - 240 mi (386 km)
  • Fulton to Lexington, Kentucky - 275 mi (443 km)
  • Hickman to Indianapolis, Indiana - 256 mi (412 km)
  • Fulton to Little Rock, Arkansas - 247 mi (398 km)

References

  1. Fulton County Official Website
  2. Fulton County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Columbus-Belmont State Park
  5. Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer