Ozona in Crockett County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Crockett County
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 14, 2008
1. Crockett County Marker
Created January 22, 1875
Organized July 7, 1891
Named in honor of
David Crockett
1786 - 1836
Member of the United States
Congress from Tennessee
Killed at the Alamo
Ozona, County Seat
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 1110.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1887.
Location. 30° 42.624′ N, 101° 12.058′ W. Marker is in Ozona, Texas, in Crockett County. It is on 11th Street (State Highway 466) east of Avenue E (State Highway 163), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ozona TX 76943, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Crockett (a few steps from this marker); William Mozart McVey (a few steps from this marker); Fort Lancaster C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest Malapert Powell (within
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Ozona Stockman (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for David Crockett. (Submitted on April 28, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida.)
2. Crockett County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on June 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 24, 2008
2. Crockett County Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 25, 2017
3. Crockett County Marker
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 24, 2008
4. Crockett County Marker
Photographed by Julie Szabo, February 24, 2008
5. Crockett County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,775 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2. submitted on April 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 3. submitted on April 14, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
