Details for Crockett
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225007037
Data
| Marker Number | 7037 |
| Atlas Number | 5225007037 |
| Marker Title | Crockett |
| Index Entry | Crockett |
| Address | |
| City | Crockett |
| County | Houston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 266229 |
| UTM Northing | 3467426 |
| Subject Codes | cities and towns |
| Marker Year | 1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | east side of courthouse square in Crockett |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 24" x 18" |
| Marker Text | 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. |