David Crockett State Park is a state park in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The park is located on Shoal Creek and commemorates the historical activities of famous frontiersman David Crockett in the local area. Crockett settled near the creek bank in 1817 and started a powder mill, grist mill and distillery using the creek's water power. By 1820, he owned 614 acres of land at Shoal Creek. He also served as one of Lawrence County's first commissioners and justices of the peace.
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