Fairview in Todd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Jefferson Davis' Salute to Kentucky

Photographed By R. E. Smith, October 17, 2007

1. Jefferson Davis' Salute to Kentucky - Looking East.

Inscription.
"Kentucky, my own, my native land. God grant that peace and plenty may ever run throughout your borders. God grant that your sons and daughters may ever rise to illustrate the fame of their dead fathers and that wherever the name of Kentucky is mentioned, every hand shall be lifted and every head bowed for all that is grand, all that is glorious, all that is virtuous, all that is honorable and manly."

From address made here on his last visit to his birthplace in November 1886. At that time he presented the site of the cabin in which he was born to the Bethel Baptist Church. He also presented a communion service, which is still kept in church. Marker erected in the 175th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1073.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1886.

Location. 36° 50.517′ N, 87° 18.017′ W. Marker is in Fairview, Kentucky, in Todd County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairview KY 42221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Jefferson Davis Birthplace (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zero Milestone Jefferson Davis Highway (about 500 feet away); House of the Loving Heart (approx. 8.3 miles away); Home of U.S. Jurist (approx. 8.4 miles away); County Named, 1819 (approx. 8.4 miles away); Bristow, The Soldier Birthplace/Bristow, The Lawyer (approx. 8.4 miles away); Green River Academy (approx. 8½ miles away); The Trenton School (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairview.

Jefferson Davis' Salute to Kentucky - Looking West. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. E. Smith, October 17, 2007

2. Jefferson Davis' Salute to Kentucky - Looking West.

Jefferson Davis Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. E. Smith

3. Jefferson Davis Monument

This Marker is above the doors at the entrance to the Jefferson Davis Monument.S. F. Crecelius, Engineer
G. R. Gregg, Contractor 1917-24
Elevator Installation By
American Elevator & Machine Co.
Louisville, Kentucky

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 22, 2013

4. Jefferson Davis Monument

Marker near entrance to Jefferson Davis Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 22, 2013

5. Marker near entrance to Jefferson Davis Monument

Bethel Baptist Church - Site of Davis' oratory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021

6. Bethel Baptist Church - Site of Davis' oratory

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,086 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 6. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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