Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Jefferson Davis

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1. Jefferson Davis Marker

Inscription. Jefferson Davis. At rest, an American soldier, and defender of the Constitution. Born in Christian Co. Kentucky June 3. 1808. Died at New Orleans Louisiana Dec. 6. 1889. West Point Class 1828. Members of House of Representatives from Mississippi, 1845-1846. Col. 1st Missi. Rifles Mexican War 1846-1847. Brigadier Genl. U.S. Army May 17, 1847. U.S. Senate 1847-1851. Secretary of War 1853-1857. U.S. Senate 1857-1861.

President of the Confederate States of America, 1861-1865. Faithful to all trusts, a martyr to principle, he lived and died the most consistent of American soldiers and statesmen.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Erected by his wife
Varina Howell Davis,
and his daughter
Margaret Howell Davis Hayes.
Nov. 9. 1899
Sacred to the memory of Varina Howell Davis Beloved and faithful wife of Jefferson Davis and devoted mother of his children. "Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her," "She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy." Give her the fruit

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of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Erected by Margaret Howell Davis Hayes, The devoted daughter of Jefferson and Varina Howell Davis in the Year of Our Lord 1907.

"Whom God hath joined together
Let no man put asunder."
"Lord keep their memories green."

Varina Howell Davis Wife of President Jefferson Davis. Founder - New York Chapter No. 103 April 24, 1897. Dedicated by New York Division U.D.C. June 3, 1997.

Margaret Davis Hayes
Member
New York Chapter No. 103
Dedicated by
New York Division U.D.C.
June 3, 1997
Sons of Confederate Veterans 200th anniversary of Jefferson F. Davis birthday June 3, 2008, Virginia Division, Alabama Division.

Erected 1899 by Varina Howell Davis and Margaret Howell Davis Hayes. Later plaques installed by the UDC and SCV.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1897.

Location. 37° 31.917′ N, 77° 27.594′ W.

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2. Jefferson Davis Marker

Memorial is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Hollywood Cemetery. It is on Davis Avenue south of Waterview Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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: James Monroe Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph Reid Anderson (approx. ¼ mile away); James Monroe (approx. ¼ mile away); Quarrying Broad Rock Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Break Rapid (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hollywood Rapids (approx. 0.3 miles away); Headgate Cleaner and Hydro Plant (approx. 0.4 miles away); Belle Isle Hydro Plant (approx. 0.4

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miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Quarry Pond (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); First Break Rapids (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Quarry Equipment (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Gun Emplacement (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Hollywood Rapids (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Headgate Cleaner (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Headgate (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Native American Fishing (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2024. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 8, 2024.