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Davy Crockett Birthplace State ParkAll photos and illustrations by Pat Johns ©2009 - present
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During the 1950s, when the television portrayal of Crockett made him quite famous again, the Davy Crockett Birthplace Association built a replica of the cabin he was born in, built a park in the 3 acres surrounding the cabin and, in 1973, donated it to the State of Tennessee. 
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The state's Department of Conservation subsequently dismantled the cabin and rebuilt it to a design that they believed more accurately reflected the cabin during the time the Crocketts lived in it. The new design includes a marker which is believed to have been the original cabin's foot stone. In addition, the state added more land for campsites and recreation facilities. 
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Today the park offers 88 campsites, 40 with full hook up facilities, 2 ½ miles of hiking trails, fishing and rafting in the Nolichuckey River and a swimming pool The park's museum offers a variety of Davy Crockett artifacts, an instructional movie and a display of some of the toys and souvenirs related to the 1950s television show. The small shop offers for sale several interesting books about Crockett's life. 
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The park and museum have seasonal hours. For more information call (423) 257-2167 or check out the Tennessee State Parks website at www.tnstateparks.com 
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