Historical Marker

Pres. Davis' Escort

CSA Pres. Jefferson Davis, when attempting to escape in closing days of Civil War, was captured with his family in south Georgia, May 10, 1865. Lt. Hazard Perry Baker, chief of escort, presented his sword to Union commander as symbol of surrender of President of the Confederacy. Baker, native of Trigg Co., enlisted at start of war. Grave, 4 mi. south, KY 1254.