CROCKETT TAVERN MUSEUM

MORRISTOWN, TN

Hamblen County Courthouse, 2nd N Street and Jackson Street, Morristown, TN Built in 1874, this Italianate-style building was constructed to serve as the courthouse of Hamblen County, which was created in 1870 from portions of the adjacent counties.  The land the courthouse sits upon was donated by G. W. Barnett, George W. Folsom, D. Morris, and John Murphey.  The courthouse was renovated and expanded in 1955-1956 and 1969, extending the building to the west with several three-story additions.  The building features a painted brick exterior, a hipped, gabled, and mansard roof, two-over-two windows with arched upper transoms, a tower with corner doric pilasters, dormers with clock faces, and a mansard roof, bracketed cornices, a two-story front porch with rectilinear stone columns, stone balustrades, and a cornice with modillions and dentils, and quoins and brick piers at the corners of the building.  The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.  Today, the building remains in use as a courthouse.
Hamblen County Courthouse, 2nd N Street and Jackson Street, Morristown, TN Credit: w_lemay

Crockett Tavern Museum is a historic museum located in Morristown, Tennessee. It is dedicated to the life and legacy of Davy Crockett, a famous American frontiersman, soldier, and politician. The museum is housed in a restored cabin that was originally built in 1790 and served as a tavern and inn during the 19th century.

The museum features several exhibits that highlight the life and times of Davy Crockett, including his childhood, his work as a frontiersman and soldier, and his political career. Visitors can see artifacts such as Crockett’s hunting rifle, a replica of his congressional desk, and various personal items.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also features a gift shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs and books related to Davy Crockett and Tennessee history. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Crockett Tavern Museum is a popular destination for history buffs and families who are interested in learning more about the life of Davy Crockett and the history of Tennessee. The museum offers guided tours and educational programs for school groups and other organizations.

CROCKETT TAVERN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MORRISTOWN TN. US MID #8404700096

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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CROCKETT TAVERN MUSEUM
2106 MORNINGSIDE DR
MORRISTOWN
TN
37814

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MID # 8404700096
Name CROCKETT TAVERN MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 36.221391, -83.267524
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 063
US Census Tract: 100200
US Census Block: 1023