Hickman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,521, making it the third-least populous county in Kentucky. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was formed in 1821. It is the least densely populated county in the state and is a prohibition or dry county.
Hickman County Courthouse in Clinton
The Mississippi River, viewed from Columbus-Belmont State Park
The Battles of Frenchtown, also known as the Battle of the River Raisin and the River Raisin Massacre, were a series of conflicts in Michigan Territory that took place from January 18–23, 1813, during the War of 1812. It was fought between the United States of America and a joint force of British and Native Americans near the River Raisin in Frenchtown.
General Winchester's Headquarters on the River Raisin during the Battles of Frenchtown in 1813
A historic marker indicates where Lt Col William Lewis and his troops crossed the frozen River Raisin on January 18.
Maj Gen William Harrison (pictured) told Brig Gen James Winchester to hold his ground following the first battle. Harrison and his troops did not arrive in time to participate in the battle.
Tecumseh commanded native forces that fought in the battle, although he was not present at the time of the battle or massacre.