Crockett

Crockett (HM29YQ)

Location: Crockett, TX 75835 Houston County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 19.088', W 95° 27.438'

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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 raids.
During Civil War had camp of instruction. Telegraph and stagecoach station for South.
Forestry, farming and livestock center.
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HM NumberHM29YQ
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, August 4th, 2018 at 1:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 266160 N 3467467
Decimal Degrees31.31813333, -95.45730000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 19.088', W 95° 27.438'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 19' 5.2800000000001" N, 95° 27' 26.28" W
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Area Code(s)936
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 116 S 5th St, Crockett TX 75835, US
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