David Crockett and Polly Finley - 1C89 - Jefferson City, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 06.320 W 083° 23.973
17S E 284002 N 3998297
Davy Crockett married his first wife Polly near here.
Waymark Code: WM7D40
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2009
Views: 9
Found on N. Chucky Pike between Jefferson City and I-81 Exit 4.
Sign text:
Legendary frontiersman David Crockett and his first wife, Polly Finley, were married on August 14, 1806, at the home of Polly's parents, William and Jean Finley, one-fourth mile southeast of here. After the wedding, David and Polly lived in this neighborhood until circa 1812, when they moved to Middle Tennessee. Their first two children, John Wesley and William, were born here. Polly's father was buried 1.25 miles southwest of here in 1819.
Marker Name: David Crockett and Polly Finley
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 1C89
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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