State Historic Site · Kentucky, United States
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is a state historic site in Kentucky, United States, covering 19.0 acres (7.7 ha).
State Historic Site · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairview, Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 19.0 acres (7.7 ha) |
| Coordinates | 36.8419° N, 87.3006° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky 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 State Historic Site
The Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site is a Kentucky state park commemorating the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, in Fairview, Kentucky. The site's focal point is a 351-foot (107.0 m) concrete obelisk. In 1973, it was believed to be the fourth-tallest monument in the United States and the tallest concrete-cast one.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 60.4 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 125.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jefferson Davis State Historic Site?
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is in Kentucky, United States (36.8419° N, 87.3006° W).
How big is Jefferson Davis State Historic Site?
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site covers 19.0 acres (7.7 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Davis_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).