David Henry Hickman | |
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| Born | November 21, 1821[1] |
| Died | June 25, 1869[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Educator, and Legislator |
David Henry Hickman (1821-1869) was a businessman, educator, and legislator from Columbia, Missouri, United States.[2] He was a member of the Missouri General Assembly from 1838 to 1842 and helped compose legislation requiring the state to support public 'common schools' with at least twenty-five percent of the state's revenue. He was also instrumental in the founding and development of Stephens College and served as a curator of the University of Missouri. David H. Hickman High School was built on his country estate in 1927 and named after him. He is buried in the Columbia Cemetery.
- ^ a b c d Duncan, Robert Samuel (1882). A History of the Baptists in Missouri. Scammell & Company. pp. 357–358.
- ^ "Boone County National Bank: a Columbia cornerstone for 150 years". Archived from the original on 2007-12-02. Retrieved 2007-11-07.