Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site is a 13 acres (52,609.2 m²) state park

State park

State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...

 located in Irwinville, Georgia

Irwinville, Georgia

Irwinville is an unincorporated community in Irwin County, Georgia, United States. It is best known as the site of Jefferson Davis's capture at the end of the Civil War. On May 9, 1865, Jefferson Davis and a small group of officials camped in this pine forest, not knowing that Union cavalry...

 that marks the site where Confederate President Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Finis Davis , also known as Jeff Davis, was an American statesman and leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, serving as President for its entire history. He was born in Kentucky to Samuel and Jane Davis...

 was captured by Union Army

Union Army

The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...

 forces on May 9, 1865. The park features a granite monument with a bust of Davis that is located on the exact spot of his capture. The Jefferson Davis Memorial Museum, built in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration

Works Progress Administration

The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...

, features Civil War

American Civil War

The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...

weapons, uniforms, artifacts and exhibits about Davis and the Confederacy.

Facilities

• Civil War Museum - film and artifacts
• 13 Picnic Sites
• Group Shelter (seats 100)
• 1/3-Mile Nature Trail
• Monument
• Gift Shop
• Playground

External links

• Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site - official site
• YouTube video about the site