Hickman is an

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in Kent County,

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, United States. Hickman is located along

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at the border with Caroline County,

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and just north of the Sussex County border, northwest of

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. The citizens of the town of Hickman were once recognized by the TV show ''

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''. In fact, the Hickman segment is the episode featured in the comedy wing of the

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. The

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runs through the village.

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