Jefferson Davis

Late on May 8, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, camped in Abbeville, unaware that hostile pursuit was close behind. His pursuers, the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry [US], Lt. Col. Henry Harnden, arrived next morning, shortly after ...

Jefferson Davis

President, Confederate States of America, spent the night of April 18, 1865 in house which stood here.

Marker is on Union Street North 0.1 miles north of Cabarrus Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

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Pursuit of Jefferson Davis

Early in May, 1865, Federal cavalry under command of Col. R. H. G. Minty, U.S.A., passed through Smithville in pursuit of Jefferson Davis. They camped for one night near this spot, moved west to Cuthbert, then to Eufaula, Ala., south ...

Jefferson Davis Memorial State Park

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 ...