David Crockett's Last Home

This pioneer finally settled on a farm about 4 1/2 mi. east. Following his last defeat for reelection to Congress, he went to Texas, where he died in the Alamo massacre. This cabin, restored partley from timbers of his orginal ...

The Real Likeness of David Crockett

Even his contemporaries, close friends and relatives outside the artist’s circle, were not always consistent in describing the famous frontiersman. However, almost all agree that he carried an impressive frame, stood erect, and was quite muscular. We also know that ...

David Crockett

Pioneer — Statesman — Hero

Born August 17, 1786 • Died March 6, 1836

Served three terms in the Congress of the

United States while a resident of this county.

Emigrated to Texas in 1835, and was killed

at the Alamo fighting for the independence

of ...

David Crockett and Polly Finley

Legendary frontiersman David Crockett and his first wife, Polly Finley, were married on August 14, 1806, at the home of Polly's parents, William and Jean Finley, one~fourth mile southeast of here. After the wedding, David and Polly lived in this ...

Col. David Crockett

(front)

Erected by gift of

the people and

the Legislature of Tennessee,

to the memory of

Col. David Crockett.

Born in East Tennessee

Aug. 17th, 1786.

And gave his live for

Texas liberty amid

the smoking walls

of the “Alamo”

Sunday morning

March 9th, 1836.

(right)

Justice of the Peace for Lawrence County 1818.

Member of ...