Southwest Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jefferson Davis Live Oak
Camp Milton Historic Preserve
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 11, 2019
1. Jefferson Davis Live Oak Marker
Jefferson Davis led a fascinating life as a politician who fought to establish the Confederate States of America. After being wounded during the Mexican-American War, Davis served the state of Mississippi in the U.S. Congress 1835 to 1861. When Mississippi seceded from the Union, Davis was appointed president of the Confederate States. During his term, Davis worked to involve foreign governments, increase industrialization, and raise the massive armies needed to defend the South. Davis was forced to flee Virginia as it was invaded by Union forces; he was later captured in Georgia and tried for treason by the U.S. government. In 1868, the government dropped its case , allowing Davis to retire. From 1878 until 1889, Davis lived at Beauvoir, a Biloxi, Mississippi home only yards from the balmy Gulf of Mexico. This tree was grown from a seed handpicked from one of the ancient Live Oak trees flanking Davis’ home.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil.
Location. 30° 20.132′ N, 81° 52.017′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. It is in Southwest Jacksonville. Marker can be reached from Halsema Road North, 0.4 miles north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Tension Of War (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harvey Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Stonewall Jackson Prayer Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Fisher Live Oak (about 300 feet away); Seminary Ridge White Oak (about 300 feet away); Lincoln’s Tomb White Oak (about 300 feet away); Robert E. Lee Sycamore (about 300 feet away); The Third Union Invasion (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.
Also see . . . Camp Milton Historic Preserve. City of Jacksonville (Submitted on November 20, 2019.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 11, 2019
2. Jefferson Davis Live Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
