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Crockett's Camp

Cookeville Hwy (TN 111) north of Mallory Cir. Acc., Livingston, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 19' 58.62", -85° 21' 13.919976"
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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.

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