2022-09-28 Crockett TX

 After our fun at the Grapeland Safari Park, we headed south to Crockett. Crockett is the 6th oldest house in Texas and was named after Davy Crockett who camped nearby on his way to the Alamo. The Davy Crockett National Forest is not far away.

We drove by the Downes-Alcrich House which was constructed between 1891 and 1893.

It was built in the popular Eastlake Victorian style and was the residence of the first settlers in the area. It was build by James Downes and his wife Lizzie.

The second owners were Armistead Aldrick and his wife Willie. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the house. Mary Aldrich was the last known family member liviing in the house. it is now home. It is now the home of the Historical & Cultural Activities Center for Houston County.

the Houston County Visitor Center and Museum was only open 2 hours one day a week and this wasn't Wednesday so that was a no go.

We visited the Strode-Pritchett Log Cabin next.

Our final stop was the David Crockett Spring. Davy was in the area in early 1836 on his way to the Alamo. This water fountain and plaque were place on the spot where he camped in January 1836.

This was a short visit. We headed back to Salmon Lake where I washed as much of the camel and zebra slobber and snot as was possible using a hose without a sprayhead. We enjoyed another relaxing afternoon by the lake.