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Memphis Moments
9:56 am
Wed September 26, 2012

Davy Crockett's Arrival in Memphis

Credit John Gadsby Chapman / Art Collection, Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, The University of Texas at Austin
King of the Wild Frontier

Davy Crockett, folk hero, West Tennessee Congressman, bear-hunter, and martyr of the Alamo, had a colorful reputation, which he enjoyed and promoted. And his first entry into Memphis was a fitting addition to his legend.

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