Warthen in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
President Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America and party camped near here in a wooded area, when trying to reach Mobile, in his flight from Federal Soldiers. The party, on horseback, stopped at Warthen’s Store to purchase food supplies for man and beast and were directed to a secluded spot, on what was then known as Griffin’s Pond.
From here President Davis and his party proceeded to a point in Irwin County where they were overtaken by Union soldiers and captured.
Erected 1954. (Marker Number 150-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 33° 4.812′ N, 82° 48.209′ W. Marker is in Warthen, Georgia, in Washington County. Marker is on Warthen Road (Georgia Route 15) ¼ mile north of Bay Springs Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warthen GA 31094, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Warthen (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of First Washington County Jail (approx. 1.4 miles away); Warthen Historic District (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Brown House (approx. 6.3 miles away); David A. Gordon (approx. 6.4 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 6½ miles away); Washington County Court House (approx. 6.7 miles away); Pvt. Willie Lee Duckworth Sr. (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warthen.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.