jefferson davis state historic site

While visiting my son I Ft Campbell and waiting for my wife to complete her appointment, I took the time to check out the Jefferson Davis Historic Site. I had been there before, but it was closed due to seasonal limitations. I was delighted that I had returned when it was now open, but after the visit, regretted my decision to come. Though the site itself is a unique tribute to a great man of history, a man who made a significant impact, the visit did not offer me anything I could not have found on the internet or in any library I visit. I felt the $7 entrance fee was too much for such a small facility which involved a ranch style building of approx. 1200 sq ft containing pictures, vinnettes, and artifacts of the era and a ride in an elevator to the top of a tower in order to look out four different windows. Also, it did not appear to be Veteran friendly. Though the one person staff was friendly and polite, I would not visit the location again. In fact, I am a true history buff and frequent historical sites often, but when I met up with my wife, son and daughter in-law later in the day, I informed them it was not worth the visit and recommended they do not waste their time.

Saw the sign to the Memorial and decided to check it out. It is about 10 miles from the Pennyrile Parkway and worth the drive. Not a Civil War buff, but this site is impressive. As has been said museum not open every day and we just happened to pick a day it was closed. Will give us something to do next time in area. Since museum was closed don't know what is offered inside.

We were driving through the back roads of Kentucky and rain across this place. It looms across the countryside. It is about 3/4's the size of the Washington monument. We toured the museum too. It had a lot of history of Jefferson Davis. This was a monument build to the man by private dollars. An earlier reviewer said there was only one small window. We looked out of the monument on three sides. Our tour guide answered questions when asked.

Great historical site. The interpretive center was good, the staff friendly and helpful. The obelisk was very cool with great views.

We were expecting a bit more information in this site. The staff is friendly but not very talkative. The ride in the elevator is not so exiting going up and down with a number of people in a confined space. The view was very disappointing, just one small window, where you could see the landscape, no view straight down or to the park itself. The tower itself and being a monument were the good parts from our visit

this one you can touch, see up close and personal and few visitors. One can roam the grounds and better, eat 2 blocks away at Fairview Quikstop.

Built in the middle farm land and corn you can actually see this structure when your coming from east to west, from EXACTLY 5 miles away, truly an amazing monument considering the year it was started and it's made of solid concrete, NO braces or metal whatsoever. Watch out for the amish buggies on the road!!

I am lucky enough to drive past this amazing monument every day, to and from work. I notice it every time - how the sun hits it at different times of the day and year, how it sticks up through the fog or gets coated with snow or ice, even how it contrasts with the different skies. It is hard for me to believe that many travelers drive right past without even noticing it. At 351 feet tall, it is the world's tallest unreinforced concrete structure and the world's tallest concrete obelisk. It is the third tallest obelisk in the world. There is a nice free park (and parking), gift shop and museum. You can ride an elevator to the top. It is simply a stop worth making for anyone.

I have many fond memories of Jeff Davis Park as a child growing up not far from there. Lots of class trips, family and school picnics held there. As we drove through, the monument was still very impressive, although it was closed and we couldn't go up in it. That has been a recurring theme my whole life. The park and picnic area just seem to be unloved and no longer cared for. There is one small plastic play area. It wasn't dirty, just almost had a forgotten feel to it.

I have lived & traveled all parts of Kentucky for 45+ years, and never get used to the AWESOME view, and visiting, the Jefferson Davis Memorial. It is located in Fairview, KY, on US 68, a 4-lane highway between Bowling Green & Hopkinsville. A nice alternate drive, verses the Interstate, if traveling thru the area. There is a little park, and gift shop, as well as information displays. There are picnic facilities, and lots of big old shade trees, to enjoy a relaxing rest, hike and picnic there. If your so desire, you are able to ascend the 350 ft. towering monument, until October 31st. Resembling the Washington Monument, in our nations capital, you will see this on the planes of the flat, furtive, farmland of the once Confederate State of KY.

This memorial is out in the beautiful Kentucky country side and is probably missed by many travelers. The site itself sits on a very large parcel of land and has a small playground near the museum. There is an elevator that takes you to the top of the monument and a small museum gives you info on both the person and development of the monument. Great little piece of American history.

My family and I enjoyed our visit to the Jefferson Davis Monument. There is a small museum on the site that has an impressive collection of period displays and gave an educational overview of Davis' life and the staff was very friendly and informative. There is a small fee to ride the elevator up to the top of the monument, which overlooks the beautiful countryside of Fairview. There isn't a lot to see here, but the experience was very educational and we enjoyed the beauty of the countryside.

The Jefferson Davis Monument is strikingly large, much bigger than you probably thought it would be, I can tell you that. This place has a small visitor's center and museum, but they are not really impressive. There really isn't much else to see here, so I'd only recommend if it was on your way. The only thing that put me off about it was the staff saying that the monument was "the fourth highest in North America, but the tallest in the world." Yeah, confusing. Apparently it is the tallest considering its type of construction. I guess they got tired of saying it is 2/3 as high as the Washington Monument! Anyway, it's a most unexpected looming obelisk in the countryside and a memorial (which could be better interpreted) to a very significant American. Davis was more than the Confederate president; he was a leading political and military figure in his era long before the war and deserves to be remembered in history. Glad the state hasn't abandoned this important site.

The history about Pres Davis and the monument are interesting, and the small museum is very affordable for a family. The monument height is impressive to see.

The memorial to Jefferson Davis is imposing by itself. If one takes the time to tour the small museum and reads everyting, one will quickly learn of a much unjustly so maligned pillar of American history. Had it not been for the civil war and J. Davis' allegiance to his home, he undoubtedly would have become president of the US. This is a quick stop with a big impact.