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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC3W_casey-jones_Fulton-KY.html
In this community,the famous locomotive engineerJohn Luther Jones,(Alias Casey Jones)spent his boyhood days.Casey's many record feats as locomotive engineer engrossed him deeply in the hearts of his fellow workers. On the morning of April 30th 190…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC3U_hickman-bluff-stabilization-project_Hickman-KY.html
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersMemphis District
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnellCongressional Sponsor
Mayors of HickmanJudy C. PowellJohn P. ShuffRichard H. White, M.D.Project Design: D'Appolonia, Inc.Prime Contractor: Schunbel Foundation Co.Subcon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC3T_elvis-j-stahr-jr_Hickman-KY.html
Born in Hickman, Mr. Stahr became one of the towns most decorated citizens. Having studied in England as a Rhodes Scholar, Mr. Stahr went on to become President John F. Kennedy's selection as Secretary of the Army in 1961. During his tenure, the c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC3Q_rufus-b-atwood_Hickman-KY.html
Noted as one of Kentucky's most famous African American citizens, Hickman's Atwood served as the president of Kentucky State College from 1929 to 1962.
During his tenure at the school, Atwood led the battle for desegregated education and improv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC39_where-dixie-begins_Hickman-KY.html
Hickman, county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky, was originally settled in 1819 as Chicken Point, the name was later changed to Mills Point and finally Hickman. One of Mark Twain's favorite towns on the river, Hickman, once a cotton town, was quot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC38_courthouse-steps_Hickman-KY.html
Built in 1903 to provide direct access for pedestrians between downtown and the newly constructed courthouse, the steps, actually part of Cumberland Street, span nearly 200 feet and provide a breathtaking view of the town below.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC33_fulton-county_Hickman-KY.html
Formed, 1845, out of Hickman Co. Part of Jackson Purchase from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. Named for Robert Fulton, whose Clermont, best known of early steamboats, went up the Hudson River in 1807. Far western part of the county, known as Madri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC2X_new-madrid-earthquake_Hickman-KY.html
The greatest earthquake recorded in North America centered in this area Dec. 16, 1811 to Feb. 7, 1812. 1,874 quakes felt at Louisville, 250 miles away. Tremors also felt at Boston, Detroit, New Orleans. Reelfoot Lake, covering 25,000 acres, formed…