Dublin in Laurens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jefferson Davis
Stopping only for breakfast, he pushed on -- Mrs. Davis’ party added to his -- reaching Dublin about 11 o’clock. After securing supplies from Judge F. H. Rowe, he again pushed on. He camped near Alligator Creek (20 miles SW), unaware that the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry [US had learned of his passage through Dublin.
On the 8th, he camped in Abbeville (50 miles SW) after crossing the Ocmulgee River. On the 9th, he camped a mile N of Irwinville (76 miles SW) in the present Jefferson Davis Memorial State Park. At dawn on May 10th, his camp was surrounded by men of the 1st Wisconsin and 4th Michigan cavalry regiments [US] and he became a “state prisoner,” his hopes for a new nation, in which each state would exercise without interference its cherished “Constitutional rights,” forever dead.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 087-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1783.
Location. 32° 32.693′ N, 82° 53.469′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Georgia, in Laurens County. Marker is on Central Drive (U.S. 80) 0.1 miles west of Nobles Drive, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on a small stretch of land between the two bridges over the Oconee River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Dublin GA 31027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Jefferson Davis (a few steps from this marker); Laurens County (approx. 0.8 miles away); Laurens County Honor Roll (approx. 0.8 miles away); Captain Hardy Smith House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 1.1 miles away); Where the Dream Began (approx. 1.1 miles away); Martin Luther King, Jr.'s First Public Speech (approx. 1.1 miles away); Vallombrosa Plantation of Governor George Michael Troup (approx. 9˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 724 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.