"Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is a memorial to the
famous Kentuckian born on this site on June 3, 1808. A 351-foot obelisk
constructed on a foundation of solid Kentucky Limestone, marks the site,
and an elevator to the top gives visitors a bird's eye view of the
countryside.
AlthoughDavis
is most well-known for his service as President of the Confederacy during the
Civil War, he was actually a reluctant secessionist. Davis
distinguished himself as a military and political leader not only during the
Civil War, but also as a West Point graduate, Mexican War hero, Mississippi
congressman and senator, and Secretary of War during the Franklin Pierce
administration.
Grounds are open year round. Museum/Gift Shop open April 1 - November 15."
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Grounds are open year round. Museum/Gift Shop open April 1 - November 15."
