Paris in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Memory of David Crockett
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 and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. Memorial is missing. It was located near 33° 39.311′ N, 95° 32.131′ W. Memorial was in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. It was at the intersection of Clarksville Street (Business U.S. 271) and 20th Street SE on Clarksville Street. Touch for map. Memorial was at or near this postal address: 1954 Clarksville St, Paris TX 75460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial was in the American South and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: St. Joseph's Hospital (approx. Ύ 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.
More about this memorial. "The Paris News"
Property owner contacted the city and had received permission to have the tree removed from the church property. He said a stone and bronze marker placed under the tree by the Joseph Ligon Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution of Paris, Texas, was moved to another spot on the property, under another tree closer to the curbs along the streets. Ann Kuebler of Reno, current regent of the local DAR, said the group has no plans for the monument at the moment.
Ann Kuebler of Reno, current regent of the local DAR, said the group has no plans for the monument at the moment.
We may, perhaps, move the marker to another site, somewhere historically significant in the city or to another location on that lot, she said. We knew the church was going to take the tree down. The members will be discussing what we are going to do with the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on June 24, 2026, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photo 1. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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