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Before the war began, Greene County had a long history of abolitionist sentiment. It was not surprising, then, that local residents overwhelmingly supported the Union when Tennessee seceded in June 1861. When 30 neighboring counties met in . . . — — Map (db m84761) HM
• Raised in frontier poverty without any education until he is a teenager, David is often hired out to others for additional income while still a child; once held against his will until he escapes under the cover of a winter storm. • To avoid . . . — — Map (db m58421) HM
At a bridge here on September 8, 1863, the 100th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, engaged more than 1000 of General Alfred E. Jackson's men in a short skirmish. Out of ammunition and surrounded, the 100th was forced to surrender. Union . . . — — Map (db m83156) HM
Davy Crockett Pioneer Patriot Soldier Trapper Explorer State Legislator Congressman Martyred at the Alamo 1786 – 1836 [ Back of Monument : ]Original monument placed by Davy Crockett Historical Society . . . — — Map (db m58400) HM
In his nearly half century of life, David Crockett literally migrated from east to west Tennessee. From his birthplace near Limestone, to his last home in Rutherford (Gibson County), the Crockett story weaves its way across the Volunteer state for . . . — — Map (db m58461) HM
A flat limestone slab, said to be the doorstone of the original cabin, marks the birthplace of this pioneer. Before his death at the Alamo Massacre in 1836, he had been soldier, trapper, explorer, member of the State Legislature and Representative . . . — — Map (db m69615) HM
The chronicles of the American frontier are ripe with personal tragedies and disasters; fatal accidents, and dangerous encounters with nature. Crockett states that he remembers very little about his first home, except for an incident that occurred . . . — — Map (db m164424) HM
This was built 1792 for George Gillespie by Seth Smith a Quaker stone mason from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. An early fort originally stood on the site, and was the dividing line between Washington and Greene Counties in 1783. This house was . . . — — Map (db m158190) HM
Even his contemporaries, close friends and relatives outside the artist’s circle, were not always consistent in describing the famous frontiersman. However, almost all agree that he carried an impressive frame, stood erect, and was quite muscular. . . . — — Map (db m58457) HM
First institution of learning
west of the Alleghanies
Founded in 1780
by
Rev. Samuel Doak
“Apostle of learning
and religion in the West”
whose body rests in the cemetery
adjoining the campus
has done service on this . . . — — Map (db m158193) HM
Washington County
Established in 1777: named in honor of
George Washington
Colonel in the Colonial Army; Commander-in Chief of the Revolutionary Army and first resident of the United States of America.
Greene County
Established . . . — — Map (db m158191) HM
David Crockett: 1786 – 1836 When David Crockett was born on this site on August 17, 1786 he entered a new world surrounded by extreme poverty, danger, and uncertainty – the birthright of almost every frontier family in the late . . . — — Map (db m58419) HM
