David Crockett Cabin — Attraction in Rutherford

At the beginning, one of the numbera on the door is the police who have a key to the cabin and can let you in any time. For those complaining about having to call to get the tour, a few misconceptions you might have not being from small town America. First is that this is not a metropolitan hub, the city if Rutherford barely taxes its property owners enough to pay a full time town clerk (she may be part time now, but when my aunt was in the position for 40 years it was full time). One of the two numbers on the door is the police department who keeps a key to the cabin. If you are cordial, I suspect you could tour the cabin at midnight. What other landmark can boast that. And another thing often not understood, the cabin was moved there yes, it was in bottom country out by the river, and would have rotted away many decades ago. The location was that of his mothers cabin that was long since condemned and removed. Her stone marked grave is in back of the...

Great little day trip site for me and my son. We didn't go inside or try to but the sign said someone would have came down to let us in. Upkeep at the site was excellent. Not a whole lot going on here but it was worth roadtripping for to us. Some of the other surrounding attractions could be improved upon to make Davey's cabin a better site for a little day trip and bring a few more folks in and get money moving into your region. Thanks for...

Nice replica cabin. Too much modern junk on the front porch spoils the antique look. That includes the big electrical box which could've been on the side or rear. Also, a big ugly Boy Scout collection box. Inside through glass, one sees a period decorated bedroom with a picture of Davy adjacent to a bear skin. Nice, but locked to visitors with dirty glass restricting views. It could be great with a little effort. Beautiful grounds and...