Jefferson Davis
Born at Fairview, KY. June 3, 1808
U.S. Army 1828-1835
Served in Black Hawk War
Congressman U.S. 1845-1846
Colonel Mississippi Volunteers in War with Mexico
Rendered Gallant Service in the taking of Monterey and Buena Vista where he was severely wounded
Senator U.S. 1847-1851
Secretary of War U.S. 1853-1857
Senator U.S. 1857-1861
President C.S.A. 1861-1865
Prisioner, Fortress Monroe 1865-1867
Erected by Ladies Confederate Memorial Association
May 17, 1930
Marker is at the intersection of First Street and Camp Street on First Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
