State Historic Site · Georgia, United States
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site is a state historic site in Georgia, United States, established in 1920.
State Historic Site · Georgia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Irwin, Georgia, United States |
| Established | 1920 |
| Coordinates | 31.6646° N, 83.3867° W |
| Managed by | Georgia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (also known as the Jefferson Davis Capture Site) is a 12.668-acre (5.127 ha) state historic site located in Irwin County, Georgia that marks the spot where Confederate States President Jefferson Davis was captured by United States Cavalry on Wednesday, May 10, 1865. The historic site features a granite monument with a bronze bust of Davis that is located at the place of capture.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 129.1 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 132.2 miles away
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 149.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site?
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site is in Georgia, United States (31.6646° N, 83.3867° W).
When was Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site established?
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site was established in 1920, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Georgia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Georgia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Davis_Memorial_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).