Park Details
The Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is one of eleven historic sites in Kentucky which include small parks and are maintained by the Kentucky Department of Parks. The park covers 19 acres (7.7 ha) and includes open and covered picnic areas, as well as a playground.
At the visitors’ center museum, visitors can watch a video describing Davis’s life and the construction of the monument. Guided elevator tours of the monument are available daily.
The center sells books and memorabilia about Davis, the American Civil War, and the surrounding area, as well as Kentucky handcrafts. The park is open from May 1 until October 31.
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