Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

About Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

The birthplace of the Confederate president, marked by a 351-foot obelisk set on a bed of Kentucky limestone. Tour the museum, browse hard-to-find Civil War titles in the gift shop, and picnic in the pavilion.

Amenities & facilities

• 🛝 Playground
• 🌿 Nature Center
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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