Crockett
Founded 1837. Named for David Crockett, who had visited here on way to the Alamo, 1836. Old fortified log courthouse was often the refuge for settlers during Indian wars. During Civil War had camp of instruction. Telegraph and stagecoach station for South. Forestry, farming and livestock center.
31.3181° N, 95.4573° W
Where to Find It
east side of courthouse square in Crockett
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Five Courthouses of Houston County Crockett
- <0.1 mi N Site of the Crockett Hotel Crockett
- <0.1 mi S First National Bank of Crockett Crockett
- <0.1 mi W W.V. McConnell Building Crockett
- <0.1 mi SE Early Bank Building Crockett
- <0.1 mi NW Spinks-Mayes Building Crockett