Map of Hickman County, Kentucky, USA

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

Map of Hickman County, Kentucky

Map of Hickman County, Kentucky

About Hickman 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 Hickman County, Kentucky

Hickman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Clinton. As per 2020 census, the population of Hickman County is 4424 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 244 sq mi (632 km2). Hickman County was established on 1821.

Hickman County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatClinton
Largest City/TownClinton
Established1821
Total Area253 sq mi (655 sq km)
Land Area242 sq mi (627 sq km)
Water Area11 sq mi (28 sq km)
Population4,521 (Census 2020)
Population Density19 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 51, Kentucky Route 58, Kentucky Route 780, Kentucky Route 123
Major RiversMississippi River, Obion Creek
Neighboring CountiesFulton County, Carlisle County, Graves County, Mississippi County (MO), Lake County (TN)
Famous ForMississippi River landscapes, Kentucky Bend nearby area, agriculture, and western Kentucky river heritage
Top AttractionsColumbus-Belmont State Park nearby area, Kentucky Bend nearby area, Historic Downtown Clinton, Mississippi River scenic views, Hickman County Museum
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Hickman County, Kentucky

Hickman County is located in the far western region of Kentucky along the Mississippi River and was established in 1821. The county seat and largest city is Clinton. Hickman County is known for its rich agricultural economy, Mississippi River heritage, scenic rural landscapes, and proximity to the unique Kentucky Bend region. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hickman_County%2C_Kentucky?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Cities and Communities in Hickman County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Clinton (county seat)1,100+36.6670°N, 88.9939°W
ColumbusHistoric Community36.7609°N, 89.1076°W
CayceUnincorporated36.5775°N, 89.0420°W
FulghamHistoric Community36.6067°N, 88.9614°W
JordanRural Community36.7172°N, 89.0281°W
MoscowUnincorporated36.7075°N, 88.9654°W
RushHistoric Community36.6341°N, 89.0848°W
BeelertonRural Community36.6989°N, 89.0172°W

Best Golf Courses in Hickman County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Mayfield Graves Country ClubNearby Mayfield36.7294°N, 88.6591°W
Fulton Country ClubNearby Fulton36.5057°N, 88.8675°W
Paxton Park Golf CourseNearby Paducah37.0647°N, 88.6548°W
Reelfoot Lake Golf CourseNearby Tiptonville, Tennessee36.3814°N, 89.4845°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Hickman County

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

  • U.S. Route 51 - major north-south highway through Clinton and western Kentucky
  • Kentucky Route 58 - regional roadway serving Mississippi River communities
  • Kentucky Route 780 - local connector route through agricultural areas
  • Kentucky Route 123 - scenic roadway linking nearby western Kentucky towns

Neighboring Counties of Hickman County

  • Fulton County (south)
  • Carlisle County (north)
  • Graves County (east)
  • Mississippi County, Missouri (west across the Mississippi River)
  • Lake County, Tennessee (southwest)

What are Top Attractions in Hickman County, Kentucky

The county offers Mississippi River scenery, historic parks, rural landscapes, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Columbus-Belmont State Park Nearby AreaColumbus AreaCivil War history and Mississippi River overlooks
Kentucky Bend Nearby AreaSouthwestern County AreaUnique geographic region surrounded by the Mississippi River
Historic Downtown ClintonClintonHistoric buildings and local businesses
Mississippi River Scenic ViewsCountywideRiver landscapes and photography opportunities
Hickman County MuseumClintonRegional history and local exhibits
Columbus Historic AreaColumbusCivil War heritage and river history
Wildlife Observation AreasCountywideBirdwatching and natural habitats
Rural Scenic DrivesCountywideFarmland scenery and countryside landscapes
Fishing and Boating AreasCountywideOutdoor recreation along rivers and creeks
Community Heritage FestivalsClinton AreaLocal culture and seasonal events

Distance from Hickman County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Clinton to Paducah, Kentucky - 48 mi (77 km)
  • Clinton to Mayfield, Kentucky - 27 mi (43 km)
  • Clinton to Jackson, Tennessee - 83 mi (134 km)
  • Clinton to Memphis, Tennessee - 118 mi (190 km)
  • Clinton to Nashville, Tennessee - 152 mi (245 km)
  • Clinton to Cape Girardeau, Missouri - 79 mi (127 km)
  • Clinton to Evansville, Indiana - 148 mi (238 km)
  • Clinton to Louisville, Kentucky - 236 mi (380 km)
  • Clinton to St. Louis, Missouri - 190 mi (306 km)
  • Clinton to Little Rock, Arkansas - 230 mi (370 km)
  • Clinton to Lexington, Kentucky - 263 mi (423 km)
  • Clinton to Indianapolis, Indiana - 289 mi (465 km)

References

  1. Hickman County Official Website
  2. Hickman County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Columbus-Belmont State Park
  5. Kentucky Tourism