Ozona in Crockett County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Crockett County

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, June 14, 2008

1. Crockett County Marker

Inscription. Formed from Bexar Territory
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. Marker 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.

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); Crockett County Courthouse (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Ozona Stockman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ozona National Bank (about 400 feet away); Ozona's First Water Well (about 400 feet away); The Perner House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozona.

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 Humble, Texas.)

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 1,550 times since then and 13 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 Humble, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.