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STATE HISTORIC SITE 
 
FACILITIES 
 Civil War Museum  Monument 
 J/4-Mile Nature Trail 
 10 Picnic Sites  Group Shelter 
(seats wo)  Gift Shop 
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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 pl anned 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 cava lry 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, picnic tables and a group shelter. 
Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 6/04 
 
 From 1-75 exit#78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to lrwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile. 
 
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS 
 
 General Coffee State Park camping 
 Reed Bingham State Park camping 
 Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park - camping 
 
 Little Ocmulgee State Park, Lodge and Golf Course camping 
 Georgia Agrirama  Blue and Gray Museum 
 
HOURS 
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 2-5:30 p.m. Closed Monday (except holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas and 
New Year's Day. Closed Tuesday when open Monday. Group rates available with advance notice. 
 
INFORMATION 
 
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site 338 Jeff Davis Park Road Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-831-2335 
 
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770 
 
www.gastateparks.org 
 
Gean 
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