Paris in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Memory of David Crockett
Photographed By Carolyn Sanders, April 21, 2016
1. In Memory David Crockett Marker
David Crockett
Who rested here while on his
way to fight for Texas Liberty
Erected 1955 by Joseph Ligon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution D.A.R.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 33° 39.311′ N, 95° 32.131′ W. Marker is in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. Marker is at the intersection of Clarksville Street (Business U.S. 271) and 20th Street SE on Clarksville Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1954 Clarksville St, Paris TX 75460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Joseph's Hospital (approx. ¾ mile away); McCuistion Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lightfoot - Coleman House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sam Bell Maxey (approx. 1.1 miles away); Judge Wm. Henry Lightfoot House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Paris (approx. 1.1 miles away); Church of the Holy Cross, Episcopal (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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