Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

David Crockett

(1786-1836)

— Frontiersman, American Humorist, Politician and Alamo Defender —

David Crockett Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021

1. David Crockett Marker

Inscription. David Crockett was a frontiersman who became a well-known politician and humorist in early 19th Century America. In a period of history that celebrated the rise of the common man, no common man rose higher from such humble beginnings. "Davy" Crockett had become a household name by the time of his death at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Born in Tennessee, he took advantage of changes in society that opened public office to more people. A skilled hunter, Crockett served in the Creek War under Andrew Jackson (1813-1814). Settling in West Tennessee after the war, Crockett's neighbors elected him to public office, and later sent him to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Crockett's opposition to President Jackson's policies brought him into conflict with the Democratic Party. After he lost his bid for re-election in 1835, Crockett vowed to go to Texas, where he expected to revive his political career. Instead, David Crockett became the best-known Alamo defender.

Artist: George Lundeen
Donor: Red McCombs

Erected by The Alamo Organization.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1836.

Location. 29° 25.578′ N, 98°

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29.162′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Houston Street. The marker and statue are located in the Alamo grounds near the north entrance to the walled compound. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hendrick Arnold (1804-1849) (here, next to this marker); James Bowie (a few steps from this marker); Juan Nepomuceno Seguín (a few steps from this marker); William Barret Travis (a few steps from this marker); Susannah Dickinson (a few steps from this marker); Emily West Morgan (1815-1891) (a few steps from this marker); The Alamo in 1836 (a few steps from this marker); Alamo Sesquicentennial Monument (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Crockett, David (1786–1836).

Disenchanted with the political process and his former constituents, Crockett decided to do what he had threatened to do-to explore Texas and to move his family there if the prospects were pleasing. On November 1, 1835, with William Patton, Abner Burgin, and Lindsey K. Tinkle, he set out to the West, as he wrote on the eve of his departure, "to explore the Texes well before I return." At this
Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021

2. The David Crockett Statue and Marker
point he had no intention of joining the fight for Texas independence. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on December 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the David Crockett statue and Marker by the north wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021

3. The view of the David Crockett statue and Marker by the north wall

David Crockett image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Chester Harding, circa 1834

4. David Crockett

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 20, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.