Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

David Crockett's Home

Photographed by Judith Barber, February 4, 2013

1. David Crockett's Home Marker

Inscription. Here David Crockett lived from 1815 to 1822. He was one of the commissioners who laid out the county and selected the site of Lawrenceburg, a colonel in the militia, justice of the peace, member of the legislature and operator of several industries on Shoal Creek during his residence here.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3F 21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 35° 14.333′ N, 87° 20.141′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, in Lawrence County. It is on South Military Avenue south of Gallaher Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 S Military Ave, Lawrenceburg TN 38464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

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and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself 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: Lawrenceburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's Military Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James David Vaughan (about 500 feet away); James D. Vaughan (about 500 feet away); Col. David Crockett (about 600 feet away); Lawrence County War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Trail of Tears Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.

Photographed by Judith Barber, February 4, 2013

2. David Crockett's Home Marker

Photographed by Judith Barber, February 4, 2013

3. David Crockett's Home Marker

The David Crockett museum is in the small cabin.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,691 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.