Crockett's Camp - 2D 13
N 36° 19.977 W 085° 21.232
16S E 647742 N 4022136
Robert Crockett, kinsman of David, was ambushed and killed by Indians and is buried about 4 miles south of this marker.
Waymark Code: WM2AC6
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
Views: 43
CROCKETT'S CAMP 2D 13
Four miles south, near a cave in the creek bank, Robert Crockett, kinsman of David, had a hunting camp with two companions, reportedly Joseph Drake and Kasper Mansker, in 1769. Crockett was ambushed and killed by Indians. His companions buried him on a hill overlooking their camp.
Marker Name: CROCKETT'S CAMP 2D 13
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 2D 13
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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