About Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site is located in Georgia, marking the spot where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured by Union cavalry on May 9, 1865, after crossing the Savannah River while fleeing south following the Civil War. The site includes a monument commemorating his arrest, a museum, a short interpretive trail, picnic tables, and a group shelter. Leashed pets are permitted on the trails but not in buildings. The 13-acre historic site offers visitors a chance to explore the location of this pivotal moment in American history.