Near Dandridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

David Crockett and Polly Finley

Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 21, 2010

1. David Crockett and Polly Finley Marker

Inscription. Legendary frontiersman David Crockett and his first wife, Polly Finley, were married on August 14, 1806, at the home of Polly's parents, William and Jean Finley, one-fourth mile southeast of here. After the wedding, David and Polly lived in this neighborhood until circa 1812, when they moved to Middle Tennessee. Their first two children, John Wesley and William, were born here. Polly's father was buried 1.25 miles southwest of here in 1819.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 89.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 6.327′ N, 83° 23.966′ W. Marker was near Dandridge, Tennessee, in Jefferson County. Marker was at the intersection of Dumplin Valley Road and Chucky Pike, on the right when traveling east on Dumplin Valley Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Dandridge TN 37725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Kimbrough's Crossroads (approx. 2.8 miles away); Fighting at Dandridge

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(approx. 3.8 miles away); Watkins-Witt House (approx. 4.4 miles away); Site of Original Land Grant by John Roper Branner (approx. 4½ miles away); Mossy Creek Engagement (approx. 4.9 miles away); Battle of Mossy Creek (approx. 4.9 miles away); The Great Indian Warpath (approx. 5.2 miles away); Carson - Newman College (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dandridge.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 11, 2015

2. David Crockett and Polly Finley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 3,279 times since then and 177 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. Photos: 1. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 11, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.