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Attractions Biloxi Visit the Beauvoir Jefferson Davis Shrine
If you are holidaying in Biloxi, there is no shortage of spots that you must make a trip to in order to make your vacation complete in every sense. There is a long list of historic places here, which attract throngs of people every single day. All of these places are breathtakingly beautiful and have a story attached to them. One such place is the Beauvoir Jefferson Davis Shrine in Biloxi. This monument stands as a memorial to the Confederate Soldier, US senator, Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. This was the last home that Davis lived in and it also served as the retirement home of the brave soldier.
Jefferson Davis moved into this place in the year 1877 and continued to live here till the time of his death which took place in 1889. After this, Mrs. Davis sold this property to the Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans on two conditions, one being that this property be used Confederate Veterans Home for the veterans and/or their widows at no charge to them, which was implemented from the period of 1903 to 1957. After this the last three widows were shifted to a nursing home in Greenwood. The second condition was that this place should be used as a memorial to her husband, which it is used at till this day.
The Beauvoir Jefferson Davis Shrine is a perfect place for people who have keen interest in history and enjoy looking at old monuments. The shrine is situated amongst 52 acres of land which is so beautifully landscaped that it is a treat to the eyes. Apart from this monument, there are other adjoining areas like the cemetery, a museum, Davis Family Gallery, Theatre, Tomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier, and gift shop. The library here houses a portion of Davis’s original documents and books. The furnishings within the house are also remarkable beautiful as they are adorned with mostly original Davis pieces. The Beauvoir Jefferson Davis Shrine is certainly not a place to be missed while you are in Biloxi. The monument is open to everyone on all days, barring Thanksgiving and Christmas.
photo credit: cliff1066™
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