Jefferson Davis
June 3, 1808- December 6, 1889
A graduate of West Point Military Academy, he served the United States as Colonel of Mississippi Volunteers, Mexican War; member of House of Representatives, Senator, and as Secretary of War.
Inaugurated President of the provisional government, Confederate States of America, February 18, 1861.
Marker is at the intersection of North Bainbridge Street and Dexter Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Bainbridge Street.
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