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The history of Hickman County began before Tennessee achieved statehood in 1796. In April 1791 Edwin Hickman, a native of North Carolina, led a surveying party into what is now Hickman County. Hickman’s party included James Robertson, later known as the Father of Middle Tennessee; Robert Weakley, who also played a prominent role in the early history of the state; and others. The party camped at the mouth of a small creek on the north side of Duck River opposite the present site of Centerville.
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Listed below are just a few of the pages we know of that offer information regarding Hickman County, its History, and its people and places. You should also check the link to the Hickman County Historical Society on this page.
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- The communities of Hickman County are mostly of historical significance now. Today, they mark a few geographical locations where bustling, rural communities stood a few decades ago. A few communities keep some of their traditions alive. Others, like Shady Grove and Pleasantville, provide valuable services like a volunteer fire department. Still other communities are in the process of forming--the north eastern portion of the county is locally called "East" or "East Hickman." East encompasses the old communities of Bon Aqua, Lyles, Wrigley, and the surrounding area. The bulk of the county's population is within the boundaries of the emerging community of "East."
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Hickman County is over 200 years old. Many places that were important in the County's development have faded from memories and visible evidence has given way to Mother Nature and development. Some places of significance are listed below:
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