John H. Eaton

Historical marker location:

Franklin, Tennessee

( Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 31) and 2nd Avenue South, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.)

The famous frontiersman Davy Crockett served as a U.S. congressman from Tennessee from 1827 to 1835. He became a national celebrity during this time, known for his colorful personality and frontier wisdom.