| Historical Markers
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Over 265 historic sites located throughout Houston County are listed on the National Registry, and reflect the rich heritage in the First County of the Republic of Texas. A list of marker sites can be obtained from the Houston County Historical Commission located at the County Courthouse. |
| Downes-Aldrich Home
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206 N. 7th street
Crockett, TX 75835 |
A combination of Victorian, Queen Anne, and Eastlake architectures. Built in 1893, it has been completely restored/ |
| Forest Lawn
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African American resting grounds. Many military markers that document those of African American Heritage involvement in the wars. |
| Glennwood Cemetary
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Park like atmosphere, the resting place of many of the town's original settlers: Sam Houston's niece, founding fathers of Crockett & Houston County, friends of Davy Crockett, Founders of Mary Allen Seminary, Churches and businesses. Many Historical Markers ... over 65 that detail who came before us and now rest in Glenn Wood. Bring a picnic lunch, blanket, camera and lots of time to go through this historic cemetery, epitaphs, and architecture. |
| Monroe-Crook House
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707 East Houston Avenue
Crockett, TX 75835 |
Known as one of the finest early Greek-Revival homes in Texas. Completely restored, it was originally built in 1854. |
| Old Town Crockett
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Bar-B-Q, Steak, Music, old buildings, Sounds of yesteryear ... the train whistles through the backside of Crockett, Old Churches, the Eliza Bishop Depot Museum and the spring where Davy Crocket Camped 1836 are all a part of Old Town. On Camp Street, you'll find a life-size statue of Lightnin' Hopkins by artist Jim Jeffries and the Runnel's 1930's Corn Crib & Country Garden. Davy Crockett Spring and Brewer Park-newly rennovated. Davy Crockett Mural, 6 flags that flew over Texas, Strode-Pritchett log cabin, Rail Fence, train passing throughout the day, Juanita B's garden and flowers and all located on the El Camino Real on West Goliad. |
| Old Zion Cemetary
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Tadmor Community. Originally a Slave Cemetery. |
