Hickman County’s charming county roads, especially along the Great River Road, are full of rolling hills, wetlands, and beautiful homes. Hickman County is full of fresh produce such as strawberry patches and pecans. Hickman County offers Columbus-Belmont State Park, a Kentucky State Park System member. Columbus-Belmont State Park is a 156-acre park with a fascinating history. Hickman County also offers several lodging accommodations offering visitors beautiful overnight accommodations in an exquisitely restored setting 

Hickman County was established in 1821/22 and is Named for "Paschal Hickman," a military captain who was killed at the "Battle of River Raisin" (also known as the "Battle of Frenchtown," January 22, 1813; in Frenchtown, Michigan).

The City of Clinton, the County Seat of Hickman County, is located near the center of the county on US 51 at KY 58. The county consists of 244 square miles with a total population of over 5,200 people.

Hickman County is actively recruiting new and expanding businesses to use the skilled labor force, the strong transportation networks (roads, river, rail, and air), industrial sites, and attractive financial incentives available in this county.