David Crockett Birthplace State Park

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David Crockett Birthplace State Park BIRTHPLACE 1245 Davy Crockett Park Road Limestone, TN 37681 STATE PARK 423-257-2167 Park Office 423-257-4500 Campground Office TENNESSEE Tennessee State Parks William R. Snodgrass TN Tower 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 2nd Floor Nashville, TN 37243 Fishing 888-867-2757 The Nolichucky River flows through the park and provides fishing opportunities for a variety of www.tnstateparks.com freshwater species. Smallmouth bass and catfish are common catches. Bank fishing and wade fishing are popular. Bait, tackle, snacks, and Get Involved state fishing licenses are for sale at Directions nearby off-park locations. Volunteers and Friends assist in The park is located three miles off Highway 11E protecting, preserving, and promoting Hiking between Greeneville and Jonesborough. From I-81, the cultural and natural resources of Approximately 5 miles of trails range follow signs at exit 23, through Greeneville to the their favorite state park. They do this by from easy to moderate, providing beautiful park, approximately 27 miles. From I-26, turn south giving of their time and talents to ensure the views and ample opportunities for wildlife and on Boones Creek Road. Proceed to Jonesborough. park’s integrity for future generations to enjoy. wildflower viewing. Turn right on Highway 11E towards Greeneville and It’s easy to show your support – join a Friends follow signs to park approximately 19 miles. group or participate in one of the many volunteer Nearby Attractions opportunities offered to individuals, families, and Historic Greeneville - 7 miles groups. To learn more visit www.tnstateparks. Historic Jonesborough - 12 miles com/about/get-involved. Historic Rocky Mount - 25 miles Crockett Tavern, Morristown - 35 miles Annual Park Events May – Jacob Brown Trade Faire August - Crockett Days Celebration

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation authorization no. 327152, 10,000 copies. This public document was promulgated at a cost of .07 per copy, September 2019.

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Nolichucky Planned Programs 0 Any sale of this map or information on is prohibited except by written permission TDEC/State Parks. limited to: lost revenues, or profits resulting from the use misuse of information contained on this map. TDEC/State Parks shall not be liable for any general, special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages including but This document is not intended for use as a survey product. timeliness, or rights to the use of such information. without notice.TDEC/State Parks makes no representations or warranties, expressed implied as to accuracy, completeness, The information on this map has been compiled by TDEC/State Parks staff from a variety of sources and is subject to change The Jacob Brown Trade Faire takes place in May. and TrailsProgram. by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Recreation Educational Services Division, Greenways This brochure is funded in part through the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program, administered Eighteenth-century vendors are on site selling

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Crockett. A short film provides information about Spur Trail Trail Dirt/Gravel Road Rural Road Park Road State Park 0.10 1.35 miles John Crockett Trail - loop Crockett’s life. The museum is open Monday Swimming Waypoint Trail Shelter Hiking Trail Trailhead Map Symbols through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM closed The swimming pool is open from Memorial Day to 0.55 mile Creek TrailLimestone Legend Labor Day. Call for dates in late summer as hours Trails

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0.10 Trading Post Jacob Browns Laundromat Showers RV Camping Tent Camping Park Building Viewpoint Boat Launch Snack Bar Basketball Swimming Pool Playground Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Gift Shop Museum Crockett Homestead Restroom Information Parking Visitor Center/Park Office Map Symbols