Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

The Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site is a Kentucky state park commemorating the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, in Fairview, Kentucky. The site's focal point is a 351-foot (107.0 m) concrete obelisk. In 1973, it was believed to be the fourth-tallest monument in the United States and the tallest concrete-cast one.

Not to be confused with Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site.

Jefferson Davis Monument
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Northern View
LocationFairview, Kentucky
Coordinates36°50′31″N 87°18′2″W
Built1917–1924
ArchitectS.F. Crecelius, Sr. Engineer; G.R. Gregg, Contractor
Websiteparks.ky.gov/fairview/parks/historic/jefferson-davis-state-historic-site
NRHP reference No.73000849
Added to NRHPMay 9, 1973
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