The Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site: Why This Georgia Landmark Tells the Story of Defeat

Georgia historical marker at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Irwinville, marking the location where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured in May 1865.

Some historic places celebrate victories. Others preserve tragedies. And then there are places like the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Irwin County, Georgia—a place that many people misunderstand before they ever step onto the grounds. When Dusty and I visited during our drive home from our unforgettable Milledgeville adventure, I expected to find another … Read more