Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jefferson Davis in Macon

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023

1. Jefferson Davis in Macon Marker

Inscription.

While in the city to attend a reunion of Confederate veterans, Jefferson Davis, ex-president of the Confederate States of America, addressed the veterans from this speakers stand on Wednesday, October 26, 1887. On the following Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Davis held a levee for children, greeting thousands of them from this stand. Mr. Davis stood near the center, resting his hand on a small table, while Mrs. Davis sat at his left.

This tablet erected by Sidney Lanier Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy

Erected by Sidney Lanier Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1887.

Location. 32° 50.012′ N, 83° 36.922′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is on Willie Smokie Glover Drive east of Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central City Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Tony Perez (approx. ¼ mile away); Ron Fairly (approx. ¼ mile away); Chipper Jones

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(approx. ¼ mile away); John Odom (approx. ¼ mile away); Rondell White (approx. ¼ mile away); Andruw Jones (approx. ¼ mile away); Kevin Brown (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023

2. Jefferson Davis in Macon Marker

The Round Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 13, 2023

3. The Round Building

This former railroad roundhouse is near the marker and kiosk.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.