tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180523007154546662023-11-15T06:35:40.675-08:00Jeff Davis Historical SiteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00011736359585712456noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118052300715454666.post-64528302859882345592013-11-15T19:02:00.003-08:002014-08-07T17:10:45.534-07:00History of the Park<h1 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>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 planned 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 cavalry 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</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Today, a monument marks the spot where he was arrested. Visitors can tour the 13-acre historic site that includes a museum, short trail, a gift shop, picnic tables and a group shelter.</i></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00011736359585712456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3118052300715454666.post-90454966653614083632013-11-15T19:02:00.001-08:002014-08-07T13:24:20.534-07:00Information<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-Davis-Memorial-Historic-Site/186028085828" target="_blank">Park Facebook Page</a><br />
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<a href="http://jeffdavishistoricalsite.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html" target="_blank">About us</a><br />
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<a href="http://jeffdavishistoricalsite.blogspot.com/p/hist.html" target="_blank">History of the Site</a><br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Davis" target="_blank">wikipedia-Jefferson_Davis</a><br />
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<a href="http://gastateparks.org/JeffersonDavis/gallery">State site Photo Gallery</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irwinville,_Georgia" target="_blank">Irwinville, Georgia</a></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.gacivilwar.org/" target="_blank">Georgia Civil War site</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.civilwarheritagetrails.org/" target="_blank">Civil War Trails</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:</span></span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"> •<a href="http://fitzgeraldga.org/index.php/tourism-visitors/local-attractions/123-visitor-s-guide/tourism/336-blue-and-gray-museum-336.html" target="_blank"> Blue and Gray Museum</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• Crime and Punishment Museum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• <a href="http://fitzgeraldga.org/">Fitzgerald, Georgia</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/GeneralCoffee">General Coffee State Park</a> (camping/cottages)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• Georgia Agrirama</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• <a href="http://www.lakeblackshearresort.com/park.asp">Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park</a> (resort/camping/cottages)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• <a href="http://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/">Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge</a> (lodge/camping/cottages)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• <a href="http://www.lakeblackshearresort.com/golf.asp">Memorial Golf Course at Georgia Veterans State Park</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/ReedBingham">Reed Bingham State Park</a> (camping)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">• <a href="http://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/default.aspx?pg=golf">Wallace Adams Golf Course at Little Ocmulgee State Park</a></span><br />
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Today in Georgia History</h3>
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