Monday, 16 February 2026

Breaking News Part Two – David Crockett Outhouse Moved [neJYm89yBms]

A legendary piece of Texas history finds a new home as the Davy Crockett outhouse is hoisted by chains to a fresh site in Gonzales.

By Mike Hanson Archives | 2m listen | 1 chapters
Breaking News Part Two – David Crockett  Outhouse Moved [neJYm89yBms] cover

About this episode

The historic Davy Crockett outhouse in Gonzales, Texas, underwent a high-stakes relocation this week to resolve a critical real estate boundary dispute. Local crews utilized a heavy-duty chain system to physically hoist the structure, successfully shifting the landmark approximately 50 feet from its original property line to a new permanent site.

Project managers positioned the building adjacent to a local restaurant to facilitate immediate integration with modern sewage and electrical infrastructure. This strategic placement ensures the preservation of the Crockett legacy while providing the utility access required for public display. The move follows months of negotiations regarding the specific placement of the artifact within the Gonzales historic district.

Witnesses described the sight of the legendary frontiersman's latrine dangling from a chain as a surreal moment for the small Texas community. The operation concluded without structural damage, securing a future for one of the most eccentric pieces of Texas history.


CHAPTER 01 / 1 Discussion

Davy Crockett Outhouse Relocation in Gonzales Texas

A historic outhouse associated with Davy Crockett was physically moved to a new location in Gonzales, Texas. The relocation involved transporting the structure via chain and positioning it near a restaurant for better access to existing sewage and electrical lines. The move successfully shifted the building approximately 50 feet away from its original property line, resolving a specific real estate concern.

davy crockett· gonzales texas· outhouse· real estate· sewage infrastructure

00:00 More breaking news, Davy Crockett outhouse moved. Who wants to ride inside? Now if that chain breaks... If that chain breaks it'll snap! Y'all get a... Hey watch that chain! Oh that's pretty good little pace there Juan! Don't mess my crapper up inside We're gonna miss you

00:42 Wow, great. Great ingenuity Okay you want them to be able to come out of the restaurant and come right to it so that's a really good spot if you straighten it up I think if you straighten it up its just fine I think thats perfect Juan If you straighten it up and level it thats gonna be great Who is going to dig the septic tank?

01:28 Just kidding, code inspector. It's going right into the sewage. The sewage is right there. Sewage is right here so you'll be able to get the water right here and the sewage and electrical. Oh I love that sign! I wish they could take it with me That's gonna be your new outhouse Okay just a note to the real estate lady...it's not on their property anymore or anywhere near it. It's like 50 feet away now

02:21 Alright folks, just a little breaking news here from Gonzales Texas. Davy Crockett outhouse moved! I know it's hard to believe and it's not fake news It's real news and breaking news Get you back to your regular programming now And I mean programming God bless ya