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May 9, 1973. The Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site is a Kentucky state park commemorating the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, in Fairview, Kentucky. The site's focal point is a 351-foot (107.0 m) concrete obelisk. [2] In 1973, it was believed to be the fourth-tallest monument in the ...
- May 9, 1973
- 1917–1924
- S.F. Crecelius, Sr. Engineer; G.R. Gregg, Contractor
- Fairview, Kentucky
Visit the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy, and see the world's tallest concrete obelisk. Learn about his life, the Civil War, and the Kentucky Orphan Brigade at the visitor center and gift shop.
Jun 16, 2020 · 0:45. TODD COUNTY, Ky. — Jason Meriwether refused to picnic in a place that glorified slavery. Classes in Todd County schools often brought their lunches to the land beneath a 351-foot monument ...
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Jefferson Davis State Historic Site. 270-889-6100 davidk.smith@ky.gov 258 Pembroke-Fairview Rd., Fairview, KY 42221. View All Photos. Located at Davis' homeplace, this 351-foot most well known as President of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Operations:
The monument at the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is a 351 foot tall stone obelisk. The park here commemorates the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, the preisdent of the Confederate States of America. There is an elevator to an observation room high atop the structure from which visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the western Kentucky ...
Jefferson Davis was the first and only President of the Confederacy during the Civil War. This was his birthplace in Fairview, Kentucky. It is ironic that Abraham Lincoln the US President was also born in Kentucky. His monument is a 351-foot obelisk resembling the George Washington Monument in Washington DC.
Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site. Rising 351 feet above rolling farmlands in Fairview is a concrete obelisk marking the birthplace of the first and only president of the Confederate States of America. It is still the tallest concrete obelisk in the world. It is perhaps ironic, perhaps fitting that both Civil War presidents were born ...
