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With city officials approving a tax exemption for property owners with historical structures, heres a look at 12 homes in Montgomerys Historical District.

Everyone has heard of “Davy” Crockett, but not everyone has a clear idea of what he did. Here are some of the high points:

Everyone has heard of “Davy” Crockett, but not everyone has a clear idea of what he did. Here are some of the high points:

Last Updated: Alternative Title: David Crockett Davy Crockett, byname of David Crockett, (born August 17, 1786, eastern Tennessee, U.S.—died March 6, 1836, San Antonio, Texas), American frontiersman and politician who became a legendary figure. His father, having little means, hired him out to more prosperous backwoods farmers, and Davy’s schooling amounted to 100 days of tutoring with a neighbour. Successive moves west to middle Tennessee brought him close to the area of the Cre...