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The Davy Crockett Park in Crockett offers free shows (June) as well as this historic cabin. Tennis
courts, basketball  and a pool can also be found. A nice long walking trail and a tank??? Yes a
tank! Of course it is at the V.F.W.
Hall next door!
Left: is the Crockett Civic Center. It is
home to the Piney Wood Fine Arts
Association and host some fine shows.
Past performers have ranged from
George Strait to Willie Nelson and
almost anything between.
Right: The V.F.W. hall has this old tank
sitting in front to remind us of the
sacrifices soldiers have made to make
The U.S. what it is today!
Between 1870 and 1880 the population grew from 8,147 to 16,702. Thanks in large part to
the Houston and Great Northern Railroad.
Ahhh, Heres the tank! Next to Davy
Crockett Park.
Between 1900 and 1930 the
amount of land given to cotton
culture steadily increased, rising
from some 40,000 acres to more
than 130,000 acres. In 1926, one of
the peak years of the cotton boom,
Houston County farmers produced
48,461 bales, placing the county
among the leaders in the state. In
addition to cotton, farmers also
produced significant quantities of
corn, butter, milk, eggs, and
peaches.
A sign of times past!
Small East Texas Towns
were hard pressed to
survive
through the Great
Depression.
Tchoupitoulas back in the horse and buggy days,then all these years later as a very fine eatery.
The owner worked very hard to keep the building in as close to original condition as possible.
And succeeded!!
The buildings in and around
Crockett can be as varied as the
people themselves. The area was
settled primarily by Scottish and
Irish fleeing their homeland in
search of a better life.
Just a few of the many
Antique shops, Boutiques,
stores, offices and
restaurants in and around the
square
Hmm, Did someone mention food? We have a lot to offer!
The Moosehead Cafe has to be the
most bustling establishment on the
square.  It is full of people talking and
enjoying a good meal!
While Don Rafas is located on the loop
outside of town it bears mentioning. It
has a cozy atmosphere and serves
great Mexican food.
Lees China Inn was the first Chinese
restaurant in Crockett. It is a longtime
favorite of many locals who claim they
serve the best Orange Peel Chicken!
The few times I have been in Davy
Crockett Drug I have been amazed at
how busy a small pharmacy can be. it
is a reminder of what a personal touch
in a business can do!
Authentic Mexican cuisine is the best
way to explain the menu at M.L.A. on
the square. Fantastic corn tortillas and
my personal favorite chicken fajitas.
Add their unique homemade hot sauce
and you will know it is one of a kind!
There are so many more restaurants that could be listed here. I will add some as time allows but
should mention those that I can remember. Betty Boops (Tea room gift shop), Thompson's
Barbecue (award winning), Side Street Café (gone), Smitty's Barbecue, Beckys Bakery ( all meals
and killer cinnamon rolls).
The list goes on!!
It just might be worth getting a haircut
while in town? Heck, where else can
you get your haircut by a barber that
has his own Classic Country Radio
Show on Saturday nights. 3 barbers
and plenty of customers is the norm.
So grab a paper and listen the gossip.
You might learn a thing or two!
Crockett Temperatures range
in January from an average
low of 36° F to an average high
of 58°, and in July from 71° to
94°. The average annual rainfall
is 42 inches.
Crockett (2000 population, 7,141)
is the county's largest town and
seat of government. Other
communities include Grapeland
(1,451), Kennard (317), Latexo
(272), Lovelady (608), and Ratcliff
(106).
The Newer side of Crockett Texas.
With the population of Crockett
expected to quadruple over the next
ten years, growth is inevitable. The
majority of this growth is taking place
on loop 304. A Super Walmart along
with H.E.B. and a Brookshire Brothers
allows for good grocery selection.
Fast food establishments are plentiful
if one prefers!
The Porth ag arena host the Lions
club Rodeo, The County fair and many
other events (to be added)
Even small towns like Crockett fall
victim to urban sprawl. Some welcome
the change while others resist.
When we moved to Crockett  from Houston in 2000 many items required a long drive. As the years have passed, the
majority of our shopping now takes place in Crockett. If the economic forecast is correct the face of the City will change
forever.  
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