Crockett statue unveiled at State Capitol

A statue of pioneer David “Davy” Crockett was unveiled Thursday at the State Capitol.State Rep. David Hawk celebrated the unveiling of a new statue honoring Crockett, who was born in Greene County.“As we honor this Tennessee pioneer, this statue helps bring his legacy back home to Tennessee, the land of his birth,” said Hawk. “His family’s homesite was along the Nolichucky River near Limestone in Greene County, where the David Crockett Birthplace State Park now commemorates his early life. It is meaningful to see his story recognized here at the Capitol.”The statue stands 10 feet tall atop a three-foot stone base, reaching a total height of 13 feet, according to a press release from the Tennessee House Republican Caucus.Three large limestone pieces form the base and represent Tennessee’s three Grand Divisions.

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