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Home Tennessee Jefferson County Dandridge Historical Markers David Crockett and Polly Finley

David Crockett and Polly Finley

the intersection of Dumplin Valley Road and Chucky Pike, Dandridge, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 6' 19.62", -83° 23' 57.959988"
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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.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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