David Henry Hickman

David Henry Hickman
Born	November 21, 1821 Bourbon County, Kentucky
Died	June 25, 1869 Columbia, Missouri
Nationality	American
Occupation	Businessman, Educator, and Legislator

David Henry Hickman was a businessman, educator, and legislator from Columbia, Missouri, United States. He was a member of the Missouri State 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.

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