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. Worth the trip, Bell Witch Cave is 22 mi off. For mild weather, aim for April, May, September and October (70–82°F highs).
A state park inside Fairview
Hopkinsville is the nearest base
Hopkinsville is 10 miles west, with 15 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Nashville
Nashville is about 55 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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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.
- Type
- State park
- Area
- 19 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.5K a year
Towns to stay in near Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
For a bed close by, look to Clarksville (55) and Hopkinsville (15).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Jefferson Davis State Historic Site | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 226 | — | — |
| Clarksville | 19 mi south | 30 min | 55 42 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 188,829 | $264K | C |
| Hopkinsville | 10 mi west | 15 min | 15 11 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 30,411 | $172K | C− |
| Oak Grove | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 8 8 hotels | 7,830 | $149K | C− |
| Russellville | 22 mi east | 35 min | 8 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,454 | $169K | B− |
| Elkton | 8 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,387 | $125K | B |
| Fort Campbell North | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 2 2 hotels | 11,356 | — | — |
| Cadiz | 29 mi west | 45 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 2,771 | $150K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
Other well-known places within 58 miles.
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaNissan Stadium
55 mi MuseumParthenon
55 mi TheatreRyman Auditorium
122 mi CaveBell Witch Cave
55 mi Stadium & arenaBridgestone Arena
58 mi MuseumThe Hermitage
55 mi Stadium & arenaFirstBank Stadium
57 mi Stadium & arenaGeodis ParkPhoto credits
Nissan Stadium: Kaldari, CC0 · Parthenon: Mayur Phadtare, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ryman Auditorium: Unknown, CC0 · Bell Witch Cave: Www78, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bridgestone Arena: EVula, CC BY 3.0 · The Hermitage: Jim Bowen from Zhenhai, China, CC BY 2.0 · FirstBank Stadium: Mhar564, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Geodis Park: CheckeredYeti, CC BY-SA 4.0
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site in questions
Is Jefferson Davis State Historic Site in Fairview?
Yes. It’s inside Fairview, KY.
When is the best time to visit Jefferson Davis State Historic Site?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 70–82°.
How far is Jefferson Davis State Historic Site from Nashville?
About 55 miles southeast of Nashville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Jefferson Davis State Historic Site?
Nashville (BNA), about 60 miles away.
Where should I stay near Jefferson Davis State Historic Site?
Clarksville (19 mi, 55 places to stay), Hopkinsville (10 mi, 15 places to stay) and Oak Grove (13 mi, 8 places to stay).
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