Hickman, Kentucky
Hickman is a city of 2,115 people in Fulton County, Kentucky, founded in 1819.
Why visit Hickman
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carnegie Library and Confederate Memorial Gateway in Hickman.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Hickman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hickman
Hickman is a city and the county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky, United States. Located on the Mississippi River, the city had a population of 2,365 at the 2020 U.S. census and is classified as a home rule-class city. Hickman is part of the Union City micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Hickman, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Hickman, Kentucky, United States
Confederate Memorial Gateway in Hickman
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
Old Hickman Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Hickman, Kentucky
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
History
This area was long occupied by various cultures of indigenous peoples. European-American settlement of this area did not begin until decades after the American Revolutionary War. James Mills built the first cabin on the site in 1819. The community of Mills Point was large enough to receive a post office in 1830. Around 1834, G. Marr purchased much of the surrounding area and laid out more streets.
The community was renamed Hickman in 1837 after the maiden name of Marr's wife. The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly on February 18, 1841. In 1845, the city became the county seat.
A railroad from Hickman to Union City, Tennessee was completed in 1860. Originally incorporated in 1853 as the Hickman & Obion Railroad, it was bought out in 1871 by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
From the History section of Hickman, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
411 East Moulton Street, Hickman
First United Methodist Church of Hickman
Church · United Methodist · 0.6 mi
100 Church Street, Hickman
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
101 Church Street, Hickman
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Hickman
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 26°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 30°F | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 5.3 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 5.7 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 38°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Samburg Wr (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fulton County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Everett-Stewart Airport (UCY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Union City 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Clinton 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Fulton 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Martin 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Cairo 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Sikeston 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Dyersburg 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Hendron 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Paducah 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Murray 48 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fulton County Courthouse, Unknown author, Public domain
- Hickman Carnegie Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hickmany Kentucky Keyhole door 1, Richard, CC BY 2.0
- Dr. James Hubbard House in Hickman, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hickman Ky Miss River flood 2011 - panoramio, bobr56, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Confederate Memorial Gateway in Hickman back, C. Bedford Crenshaw, Attribution
- Thomas Chapel CME Church, Nyttend, Public domain
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