Dickison and His Men-Jefferson Davis's Baggage

John Jackson Dickison (1816-1902), Florida's famous Civil War guerrilla leader, bivouacked at Camp Baker, south of here, during the closing weeks of the conflict. Dickison and his men became legendary figures. As Company H, Second Florida Cavalry, they

engaged in skirmishes, ...

Jefferson Memorial

The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is home to many memorials that honor significant people and events of American history. Overlooking the mall stands the looming Jefferson Memorial. Dedicated on April 13, 1943, the memorial is a tribute to Thomas ...

Jefferson Expansion Memorial

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial consists of the Gateway Arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse. During a nation-wide competition in 1947-48, architect Eero Saarinen's inspired design for a 630-foot stainless steel arch was chosen as a ...

Jefferson Davis

On May 7, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, passed through Dublin enroute south to avoid a screen of Union cavalry attempting to intercept him. That evening, the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry [US] reached Dublin and camped ...

Jefferson Davis

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (102 miles N), where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter, with a small staff and escort, he ...

Jefferson Davis Memorial State Park

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On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (178 miles NE of the Park), where he performed his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter, with a small staff and escort, he departed ...

Fort Jefferson

Built by the Army of

General Arthur St. Clair

in October 1791

and used as a military post

during the campaigns against

the North-Western Indian tribes

MCMVII

Marker can be reached from Weavers-Fort Jefferson Road 0.1 miles west of Ohio ...

Jefferson School

The name Jefferson School has a long association

with African American education in Charlottesville.

It was first used in the 1860s in a Freedmen's

Bureau school and then for a public grade school

by 1894. Jefferson High School opened here in

1926 as the city’s ...

Jefferson Davis

President of the Confederate States of America

Jefferson Davis

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Exponent of

Constitutional Principals

Defender of

the Rights of States

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Crescit occulto velut

arbor aevo fama

Right of Pedestal:

With constancy and courage unsurpassed, he sustained the heavy burden laid upon him by his people.

When their cause was lost, ...

Jefferson Davis Camp

On this site

after the evacuation of Richmond

Jefferson Davis

President of the Confederate States of America

with his personal staff and cabinet

camped April 18, 1865.

Dismounting he hitched his horse

to a tree which stood on this spot.

Marker is on Earl Street just north of ...