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Crockett

Crockett is a surname and a place name in the United States. It is most closely associated with Davy Crockett, an American frontiersman and politician whose life became a symbol of the early American frontier.

Notable figures bearing the name include Davy Crockett (1786–1836), who served in the U.S. Congress and died

The surname Crockett is of English and Scottish origin and is borne by various individuals in American

In the United States, Crockett is the name of several places, including Crockett, Texas, the county seat

Variations in toponymy reflect the practice of naming places after notable individuals or local founders.

Beyond geography, Crockett appears in cultural works as part of the Davy Crockett legend, which has been

at
the
Battle
of
the
Alamo,
contributing
to
the
name's
enduring
legacy
in
American
folklore
and
popular
culture.
history
and
contemporary
life.
of
Houston
County,
and
Crockett,
California,
a
city
in
Contra
Costa
County.
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books,
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television.