Cambridge Township in Onsted in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
David Crocket
David Crockett was a celebrated 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died as a result of the Battle of the Alamo. He was born in 1786 in Tennessee and lived a hard-working life and strived to educate himself. Following a series of lost loves, he married Mary Findlay just before his 20th birthday. In 1813 he enlisted in the Tennessee Volunteers as a mounted rifleman in an expedition against Indians led by Andrew Jackson. He later fought the British as well as Indians. His wife died and he remarried, gaining a large dowry that allowed him to pursue a political career. He increased his wealth through land speculation and ownership of a gunpowder factory and a distillery. He ran for state legislator in 1821 and he became well known for his country vernacular and boastful stories. he wasn't much good in the job so his family moved to western Tennessee and he gained reputation as the killer of black bears, using his trusty .41 caliber Kentucky Rifle which he named "Old Betsy." He was elected to congress in 1827, but found Washington boring and ineffectual, so he left the Democratic party. Throughout his political career, Crockett pushed his land bill which would grant land to squatters. He failed to be re-elected and pushed on to Texas to fight against Mexico. Crockett was one of the few survivors of the Battle of the Alamo, but was immediately taken prisoner and brought to General Santa Anna and promptly executed in March, 1836.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1836.
Location. 42° 3.498′ N, 84° 8.023′ W. Marker is in Onsted, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It is in Cambridge Township. Marker can be reached from U.S. 12, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7203 US-12, Onsted MI 49265, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sitting Bull (a few steps from this marker); Bow and Arrow (a few steps from this marker); Lasso the Bull (a few steps from this marker); Sheriff Seth Bullock (a few steps from this marker); Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyatt Earp (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo Bill (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse James (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Onsted.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.