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.
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Wednesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
What it costs
- 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
- Address: 338 Jeff Davis Park Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
- County: Irwin (Southeast Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.66428, -83.38738 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 229-831-2335
- Official page: gastateparks.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
- Oct 31: Hahira Main Street Market, Hahira (about 47 miles away)
- Nov 6 – Nov 7: Big Pig Jig, Vienna (about 38 miles away)
- Nov 26: Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving Night, Moultrie (about 41 miles away)
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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