jefferson davis state historic site
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This memorial is out in the beautiful Kentucky country side and is probably missed by many travelers. The site itself sits on a very large parcel of land and has a small playground near the museum. There is an elevator that takes you to the top of the monument and a small museum gives you info on both the person and development of the monument. Great little piece of American history.
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We were driving through the back roads of Kentucky and rain across this place. It looms across the countryside. It is about 3/4's the size of the Washington monument. We toured the museum too. It had a lot of history of Jefferson Davis. This was a monument build to the man by private dollars. An earlier reviewer said there was only one small window. We looked out of the monument on three sides. Our tour guide answered questions when asked.
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We were expecting a bit more information in this site. The staff is friendly but not very talkative. The ride in the elevator is not so exiting going up and down with a number of people in a confined space. The view was very disappointing, just one small window, where you could see the landscape, no view straight down or to the park itself. The tower itself and being a monument were the good parts from our visit
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I have many fond memories of Jeff Davis Park as a child growing up not far from there. Lots of class trips, family and school picnics held there. As we drove through, the monument was still very impressive, although it was closed and we couldn't go up in it. That has been a recurring theme my whole life. The park and picnic area just seem to be unloved and no longer cared for. There is one small plastic play area. It wasn't dirty, just almost had a forgotten feel to it.
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While visiting my son I Ft Campbell and waiting for my wife to complete her appointment, I took the time to check out the Jefferson Davis Historic Site. I had been there before, but it was closed due to seasonal limitations. I was delighted that I had returned when it was now open, but after the visit, regretted my decision to come. Though the site itself is a unique tribute to a great man of history, a man who made a significant impact, the visit did not offer me anything I could not have found on the internet or in any library I visit. I felt the $7 entrance fee was too much for such a small facility which involved a ranch style building of approx. 1200 sq ft containing pictures, vinnettes, and artifacts of the era and a ride in an elevator to the top of a tower in order to look out four different windows. Also, it did not appear to be Veteran friendly. Though the one person staff was friendly and polite, I would not visit the location again. In fact, I am a true history buff and frequent historical sites often, but when I met up with my wife, son and daughter in-law later in the day, I informed them it was not worth the visit and recommended they do not waste their time.
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Saw the sign to the Memorial and decided to check it out. It is about 10 miles from the Pennyrile Parkway and worth the drive. Not a Civil War buff, but this site is impressive. As has been said museum not open every day and we just happened to pick a day it was closed. Will give us something to do next time in area. Since museum was closed don't know what is offered inside.
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Great historical site. The interpretive center was good, the staff friendly and helpful. The obelisk was very cool with great views.
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The history about Pres Davis and the monument are interesting, and the small museum is very affordable for a family. The monument height is impressive to see.
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Built in the middle farm land and corn you can actually see this structure when your coming from east to west, from EXACTLY 5 miles away, truly an amazing monument considering the year it was started and it's made of solid concrete, NO braces or metal whatsoever. Watch out for the amish buggies on the road!!
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I am lucky enough to drive past this amazing monument every day, to and from work. I notice it every time - how the sun hits it at different times of the day and year, how it sticks up through the fog or gets coated with snow or ice, even how it contrasts with the different skies. It is hard for me to believe that many travelers drive right past without even noticing it. At 351 feet tall, it is the world's tallest unreinforced concrete structure and the world's tallest concrete obelisk. It is the third tallest obelisk in the world. There is a nice free park (and parking), gift shop and museum. You can ride an elevator to the top. It is simply a stop worth making for anyone.