Union City in Obion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

David Crockett

1788-1836

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

1. David Crockett Marker

Inscription. Frontiersman, Congressman, and defender of the Alamo during the Texas War of Independence. Developed a reputation as a skilled frontiersman that elevated him to folk legend status. Elected into Congress in 1827, and was re-elected twice before leaving politics to fight in the Texas Revolution. David Crockett died during the battle of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, on March 6, 1836.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1836.

Location. 36° 26.365′ N, 89° 4.259′ W. Marker is in Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County. It is at the intersection of Graham Drive and Welcome Circle on Graham Drive. Located in the Settlement. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union City TN 38261, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Mississippi Delta.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Settlement Pavilion (here, next to this marker); Livestock Barn (a few steps from this marker); Sleeping Beauty Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Homra Lodge (a few steps from this marker); The Smokehouse (a few steps from this marker); The Well House and Woodshed (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roosevelt Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Loom House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union City.

Also see . . . 10 Things You May Not Know About Davy Crockett. In 1826, having already served in the Tennessee legislature, Crockett was elected to the first of three non-consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. While he quickly gained fame for his folksy persona and advocacy for the poor, his sharp tongue also won him his share of political enemies. In 1830, meanwhile, he alienated many of his constituents

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

2. David Crockett Marker

with his fierce opposition to President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act. Crockett’s feud with Jackson would eventually play a key role in his final election defeat in 1835, but by then he had grown bored in Washington and was often absent from his duties. In fact, during six years in Congress, he failed to get a single bill passed. (Submitted on May 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Gone to Texas The Legend Begins image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

3. Gone to Texas The Legend Begins

"...we will go through Arkinsaw and I want to explore the Texes well before I return..." David Crockett Oct 11, 1835

Welcome to Crockett Country! 1822-1835 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 21, 2025

4. Welcome to Crockett Country! 1822-1835

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Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.