David Crockett Commemorative Medallions

Each coin sold individually
The commemorative medallions have arrived to promote the David Crockett Heritage of Giles County and South Central Tennessee. In 1999, The State Legislature designated the section of US Highway 64 from Franklin County to Wayne County the "David Crockett Parkway" because of the many Crockett links that are in South Central Tennessee. The David Crockett Parkway Coalition and civic groups within the five counties along the parkway are developing historic projects to help preserve the story of the great pioneer. New discussions for Giles County are concentrated on developing a monument on the north side of Sam Davis Park. This monument will tell the story of how David was a friend to the Cherokees and that Giles County was the only place in Tennessee where the Bell’s and Benge’s Trail of Tears Routes crossed in 1838. In an effort to fund this project and promote the heritage tourism between the five counties, commemorative medallions have been minted that will provide current day travelers of US 64 keepsakes that tell the Crockett story as it relates to South Central Tennessee. The front of the medallions has an image of Crockett, but the reverse of each coin provides a distinct connection between the separate counties and Crockett.
The theme of each Crockett medallion is:
Franklin County- "Pioneer": Crockett’s pioneering spirit brought him into Franklin County in 1813. The reverse side of the Franklin County Medallion includes an image of Polly Crockett in front of her log home.
Lincoln County- "Soldier": The reverse of the Lincoln County’s medallion depicts General Andrew Jackson. Jackson served as Crockett’s commander during the Creek War, and Fort Blount in Fayetteville served as a staging area for the General during his campaigns.
Giles County- "Statesman": The reverse of the Giles County Medallion is a reminder that Crockett was a "Friend to the Cherokees", voting his conscience against the Indian Removal bill of 1829. Two years after Crockett’s death, Giles County would witness over 2000 Cherokees being transported throughout the county during their "Trail of Tears" journey to the West.
Lawrence County- "Entrepreneur": The reverse of the Lawrence County medallion depicts one of Crockett’s private business ventures near Lawrenceburg, the Shoal Creek Grist Mill.
Wayne County- "The Outdoorsman": The reverse of the Wayne County medallion depicts a White Tail Deer, symbolic of the Great Outdoors- Crockett’s favorite place to be.

You can collect all the other medallions by traveling through all five counties along the David Crockett Parkway. If you would like to support Giles County’s efforts in developing a David Crockett commemorative statue in the county and receive a keepsake in return, please send a check for $30.00 to:

Giles County Tourism Foundation
P.O. Box 678 / 1 Public Square
Pulaski, Tennessee 38478
Make checks payable to the Giles County Tourism Foundation,
and be sure to include "Crockett Medallions" on check remarks, shipping address and phone number.
931-424-4044
Giles County’s medallion sells individually for $6.00.



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