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Hickman County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Hickman County Courthouse

Clinton’s first place on the National RegisterListed Sep 11, 1975; only 241 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older
Listed 1975Clinton
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Hickman County Courthouse

Hickman County Courthouse, at Court Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 11, 1975: the first place in Clinton to be listed. Only 241 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isHistoric courthouse in Clinton, Kentucky, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Court Sq., Clinton · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Hickman County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2First Christian ChurchBuilding · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about Hickman County Courthouse

Is Hickman County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 11, 1975 (Register number 75000767).

Is Hickman County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Hickman County Courthouse?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Hickman County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123850401 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.