Jefferson Davis State Historic Site — Attraction in Kentucky

this place is awesome. I met the grounds keeper, Tim... He gave my dear friend and myself a personal tour, and even took us to the second floor of the monument (the top)! You can see for miles and miles. The monument marks the birthplace of a great statesman, Jefferson Davis, who later became the president of a free country not controlled by the banking cartel. As history is obscured and changed or sometimes even eliminated, it's important to go places, and see for yourself so you can develop your own thoughts. In a society so caught up with itself, more and more of our history and historical figures are covered up, removed, and or hidden to remove from our collective consciences people who stood up in the face of tyranny and adversity to do what is right for the greater good. Tyrannical regimes will always attempt to cover up and twist what we know of these brave individuals who risked everything, including their lives, to try to liberate those generations who follow. It is our duty to not allow those footsteps though the halls of history to go unnoticed. Luckily, in the case of this monument at hand, it is not easily covered and obscured. Please patronize this beautiful park and check out the monument. Tim is happy to be able to share his knowledge as well as his dedication; of which can obviously be seen the...

A rather interesting state park located at the site of the birthplace of Jefferson Davis. Though Davis is remembered as a Mississippian, he was born here before soon moving to Mississippi. The obelisk on the site is the largest unreinforced concrete structure in the world, and one can’t help point out the similarities between this and the Washington Monument, two obelisks for first presidents of American nations. There is a small museum with a small entrance fee (a discount on that and going up the monument exists for military and US government). There is also a little shop selling everything from General Lee mugs to prints of paintings, to books by Booker T. Washington.

Outside the visitor’s centre, there is a WC, many park benches, a playground, and open field where one can recreate. I think it’s worth a visit for history folks and regulars alike. It was cool to see people coming together and enjoying themselves, not frothing at the mouth because of politics or...

Was taking a leisurely drive through Kentucky and noticed a tall obelisk that caught my eye. Got off the main road and ended up at the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site. It’s no wonder I noticed it…it’s 351’ tall…LOL

This is a 351-foot concrete obelisk commemorating the birthplace of Jefferson Davis who was the president of the Confederate States of America. Was an impressive sight and there is an elevator you could ride, but it is out of order until next year. It was a bit hot outside so I headed into the visitor center and looked around. Some interesting history here about Jefferson Davis and The Civil War. The BEST part of the visit…spending time talking to the Park Manager David Smith who is a wealth of knowledge and just a pleasure to talk with. In his office are some interesting photographs and relics from The Civil War, and he took time out from the “fun” of paying invoices to talk with myself and other visitors. This spot may be off the beaten path but it is well...