 Reservations
(800) 864-7275
Park (229) 8312335
When Confederate President Jefferson Davis and a few remaining staff
members crossed the Savannah River into Georgia on May 3, 1865, they
were headed for the Western theater of war where Davis planned to unite
rebel forces and continue fighting for the “lost cause.” On May 9, 1865,
they camped in this pine forest, not knowing that pursuit was so close
behind. At dawn, they were surrounded by two independent groups of Union
cavalry who were unaware of each other’s presence. Gunfire ensued until
the federal forces realized they had been shooting at one another. Two
Union cavalrymen died during the skirmish. Davis was taken prisoner and
held in Virginia for two years until released. Today, a monument marks
the spot where he was arrested. Visitors can tour the 13-acre historic
site that includes a museum, short trail, a gift shop, picnic tables and
a group shelter.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 2-5:30PM; Closed
Monday and Tuesday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Open
Monday when it is a holiday.
Admission: $1.75-$3
Group rates available with advance notice.
Facilities:
Civil War Museum - film and artifacts
Monument
1/3-Mile Nature Trail
13 Picnic Sites
Group Shelter (seats 100, $150)
Gift Shop
Playground
Address/Directions
Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site
338 Jeff Davis Park Rd
Fitzgerald , GA 31750
From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville.
Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on
left). |
