David Crockett

This is one of several plaques located on the grounds of the Madison County Courthouse in downtown Jackson.

DAVID CROCKETT
On this site in 1831 Con-
gressman Crockett, defeated
for reelection told the
citizens of Jackson and
Tennessee "You can go to
hell, but I am going to
Texas!' He went to Texas
where he died in the Battle
of the Alamo.

Submitted by Sylvia M. Rowe.