Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Museum Honoring David Crockett
1786-1836
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021
1. Museum Honoring David Crockett Marker
famed pioneer citizen
Began public life here
Informal magistrate
Colonel of militia
Member first County Court
1817
One of five to choose
site of Lawrenceburg
1819
Elected Representative
1821
Erected 1963 by Lawrence County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 35° 14.482′ N, 87° 20.247′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, in Lawrence County. Marker is on Waterloo Street east of Centennial Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of the Old Jail Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 Waterloo Street, Lawrenceburg TN 38464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Courthouse - Lawrence County Tennessee (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Skirmish at Lawrenceburg (about 700 feet away); Lawrence County War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Col. David Crockett (about 700 feet away); Mexican War Monument (about 700 feet away); James David Vaughan (about 800 feet away); James D. Vaughan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Garrett House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, September 22, 2023
2. Museum Honoring David Crockett Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, September 22, 2023
3. Painting of David Crockett made to look like an Indian
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021
4. Museum Honoring David Crockett Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on August 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
