Davy Crockett Road Trip: 5 Tennessee Destinations Named After the Pioneer Legend
Tennessean and pioneer legend David Crockett was born on Aug. 17, 1786, which means August 2021 will mark his 235th birthday. And what better way to celebrate the occasion than to visit one of the many Tennessee sites named after the famous frontiersman? Here are a few destinations to consider for a road trip this summer:
1. Crockett County
Check out some of the unique destinations Crockett County has to offer, including Tennessee Safari Park, Green Frog Farm, Davy Crockett Lake and more.
2. Davy Crockett Cabin
Visit Rutherford in northwestern Tennessee to see this replica of Crockett’s final home (made with logs from the original cabin) and learn more about his fascinating life.
See more: 9 Tennessee History Facts From the Tennessee State Museum
3. David Crockett State Park
Located in Lawrenceburg, David Crockett State Park boasts 1,319 acres for camping, hiking, bird-watching and more, as well as a museum with exhibits on Crockett’s life and time in Lawrence County.
4. David Crockett Birthplace State Park
This 105-acre historical park in Limestone in the northeastern part of the state features an 18th-century living farmstead with a replica cabin.
See more: History Lesson at the Tennessee River Museum
5. Crockett Tavern Museum
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, the Crockett Tavern Museum in Morristown, also in northeastern Tennessee, is a reconstruction of the tavern and inn owned by Crockett’s parents and contains artifacts from his childhood.
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