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Whether your Davy Crockett looks like Fess Parker, John Wayne, or Billy Bob Thornton…there is no denying that the mere mention of his name gets folks thinking about coonskin caps, Ol’ Betsy, and the Alamo. One of his most famous zingers back in the day when he lost re-election in Tennessee was; “You all may go to hell, and I’ll go to Texas!” Needless to say his rather famous trip to Texas was on the short side, and it ended at the hands of Santa Ana’s men, but don’t lets dwell on that. Lets instead hop in the RV and go look at some famous Davy Crockett sites around the state.
Some say his first stop was in Honey Grove, TX which is located just south of Hwy 82 between Sherman and Paris. Now no offence to the folks from Honey Grove, but this little town passed it’s peak a good while back. It’s downtown is a testament of better days gone by, but the folks that remain can still point you in the direction of where Crockett’s campsite was.
Nacogdoches, TX on Hwy 59 in E Texas is a more thriving town and always has been. The Sterne Hoya House Museum is where Davy actually stayed while he was in town, so if you’re looking for that “walk a mile in his shoes” experience…this is your spot.
San Antonio, TX of course is the mecca for all those following the Davy Trail. It was here that in death he became mythical. If you care to visit the long barracks portion of the Alamo, behind glass they have one of Davy’s rifles. I doubt it’s the famous Old Betsy, but wouldn’t that be amazing? The best part of the Alamo in my opinion is that the old mission is a shrine and you are required to show your respect by removing your hat before you cross the threshold.
And don’t forget to drop in on us at the website, we’d be glad to get you outfitted with all the parts and accessories you need before you hit the trail!