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Jefferson Davis Memorial State Park

when confederate president jefferson davis and a few remaining staff members crossed the savannah river into georgia on may 3, 1865, they were headed for the western theater of war where davis planned to unite rebel forces and continue fighting for the ?lost cause.? on may 9, 1865, they camped in this pine forest, not knowing that pursuit was so close behind. at dawn, they were surrounded by two independent groups of union cavalry who were unaware of each other?s presence. gunfire ensued until the federal forces realized they had been shooting at one another. two union cavalrymen died during the skirmish. davis was taken prisoner and held in virginia for two years until released. today, a monument marks the spot where he was arrested. visitors can tour the 13-acre historic site that includes a museum, short trail, a gift shop, picnic tables and a group shelter.

Wikipedia Summary
The following is a list of the memorials to Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America.