Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Confinement of Jefferson Davis

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

1. Confinement of Jefferson Davis Marker

Inscription. In this casemate Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, was confined, May 22-October 2, 1865. As his health suffered in the casemate, he was removed to Carroll Hall in the fortress, where he remained from October, 1865, until May, 1867, when he was released on bail. He was never brought to trial.

Erected 1932 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number W-92.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1858.

Location. 37° 0.142′ N, 76° 18.573′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Fort Monroe. It is on Bernard Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Fortress Monroe near the entrance to the Casemate Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Monroe VA 23651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Tidewater,

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and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Honoring Dr. John J. Craven (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant John Trout Greble (here, next to this marker); John Mitchel (a few steps from this marker); Fort Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); 12-Pounder Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Old Cistern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Other markers no longer nearby. 12-Pounder Gun-Howitzer (was a few steps from

Marker in Fort Monroe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

2. Marker in Fort Monroe

this marker but has been permanently removed); 14 – Pounder James Rifle (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Austrian 6-Pounder Gun (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Lantaka (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Eprouvette Mortar (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Lee's Quarters (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Fort Monroe National Monument, National Park Service. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
2. Fort Monroe (Stone Fort) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (pdf file). (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

3. Confinement of Jefferson Davis Marker

The marker is on the outside of the casemate in Fort Monroe, near the entrance to the museum.

Confinement of Jefferson Davis Marker & the Honoring Dr. John J. Craven Marker image. Click for full size.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, August 15, 2018

4. Confinement of Jefferson Davis Marker & the Honoring Dr. John J. Craven Marker

Viewing south from Bernard Road towards both markers.

Jefferson Davis Casemate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

5. Jefferson Davis Casemate

Jefferson Davis, former President of the Confederate States of America, was confined in this casemate on May 22, 1865 after being accused in plotting Lincoln's assassination. He was transferred on May 28 to Carroll Hall when his heath began to suffer.

Flag in Davis Casemate image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

6. Flag in Davis Casemate

One of the few things in Jefferson Davis' casemate was a United States flag.

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 22, 2010

7. Confinement of Jefferson Davis Marker

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 22, 2010

8. Confinement of Jefferson Davis Marker

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 22, 2010

9. Confinement of Jefferson Davis Marker

Exhibit on the Confinement of Jefferson Davis called "Soldier, President, Traitor, Rebel". image. Click for full size.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, August 15, 2018

10. Exhibit on the Confinement of Jefferson Davis called "Soldier, President, Traitor, Rebel".

Exhibit, which is located in the adjacent 'Visitor Center—Casemate Museum", features the metal barred door to Jefferson Davis' prison cell.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,125 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on October 1, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 19, 2019. 5, 6. submitted on August 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 10. submitted on August 19, 2019. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.