Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Jefferson Davis
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
1. Jefferson Davis Marker
U.S. Army 1828-1835
Served in Black Hawk War
Congressman U.S. 1845-1846
Colonel Mississippi Volunteers in War with Mexico
Rendered Gallant Service in the taking of Monterey and Buena Vista where he was severely wounded
Senator U.S. 1847-1851
Secretary of War U.S. 1853-1857
Senator U.S. 1857-1861
President C.S.A. 1861-1865
Prisoner, Fortress Monroe 1865-1867
Erected by Ladies Confederate Memorial Association
May 17, 1930
Erected 1930 by Ladies Confederate Memorial Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1859.
Location. 29° 55.711′ N, 90° 4.788′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Garden District. Marker is at the intersection of First Street and Camp Street on First Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1134 First Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wallace Gelderman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carter Chaffe House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Puech Shakspeare Tessier House
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Also see . . .
1. Jefferson Davis Biography. (Submitted on January 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Jefferson Davis - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
2. Jefferson Davis Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
3. Jefferson Davis Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
4. The House in Which Jefferson Davis Died
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
5. The House in Which Jefferson Davis Died
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,391 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
