Short answer
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site is a partner site of Georgia State Parks in Irwin County, near Fitzgerald. Hours: Wednesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults. Checked on its official page.
The pine forest where Confederate President Jefferson Davis camped on May 9, 1865 and was arrested at dawn the next day by Union cavalry. A monument marks the spot; the 13-acre site has a small museum and a short trail.
Plan it in three lines
Getting In
Admission: adult $6, senior $5.50, child $4.75. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Wednesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.What to Do
The official page lists Picnicking.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoorsMake It a Day
Coming up near here: Douglas Coffee County Food Bank Fun Run in Douglas.
6 events within 50 mi
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site Hours
Days of the week
A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.
- Historic Site: Wednesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
What It Costs
- Adult$6.00
- Senior$5.50
- Child$4.75
Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.
- Admission: $6.00 – Adult; $5.50 – Senior; $4.75 – Child; Group rates available with advance notice, call for pricing.
Where It Is and How to Get in Touch
- Address338 Jeff Davis Park Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
- CountyIrwin (Southeast Georgia region)
- GPS31.66428, -83.38738 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site229-831-2335
- Official pagegastateparks.org/JeffersonDavisMemorial
Dogs and Strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (229-831-2335) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: 13 Picnic Sites; Group Shelter (seats 100) — call site to reserve; Civil War Museum; Monument; Gift Shop.
Things to do: Picnicking; 1/3-Mile Nature Trail.
Events Coming Up Near Jefferson Davis Memorial
State parks and historic sites
- 1Sam Shortline Excursion Trainpartner site31 mi
- 2Reed Bingham State Parkstate park36 mi
- 3Georgia Veterans State Parkstate park37 mi
- 4General Coffee State Parkstate park39 mi
Events coming up
- 5Douglas Coffee County Food Bank Fun RunDouglas32 mi
- 6Tifton Junior Woman's Club GLOW RUNTifton14 mi
- 7ArtFest 2026 (Street Art festival, Holiday Market and Half Marathon/10K/5K/Fun Run)Moultrie41 mi
- 8Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving NightMoultrie41 mi
- 9Harvest Run (Thanksgiving 5K and 10K)Leesburg46 mi
- 10SAM Shortline Plains Christmas Lighting TrainCordele31 mi
Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.
- Nov 14Douglas Coffee County Food Bank Fun Run, Douglas (about 32 miles away, from $25)
- Nov 20Tifton Junior Woman’s Club GLOW RUN, Tifton (about 14 miles away, from $20)
- Nov 21ArtFest 2026 (Street Art festival, Holiday Market and Half Marathon/10K/5K/Fun Run), Moultrie (about 41 miles away, free)
- Nov 26Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving Night, Moultrie (about 41 miles away)
- Nov 26Harvest Run (Thanksgiving 5K and 10K), Leesburg (about 46 miles away, from $35)
- Nov 28SAM Shortline Plains Christmas Lighting Train, Cordele (about 31 miles away, from $34)
Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby State Parks and Historic Sites
- Sam Shortline Excursion Train (partner site, Crisp County), about 31 miles away
- Reed Bingham State Park (state park, Cook County), about 36 miles away
- Georgia Veterans State Park (state park, Crisp County), about 37 miles away
- General Coffee State Park (state park, Coffee County), about 39 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Southeast Georgia state parks
- Southeast Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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