Jefferson Finis Davis
Born on June 3, 1808 in Christian County, Kentucky
Fought in the Mexican War
Served as Secretary of War and US senator representing Mississippi
First and only president of the Confederate States of America
Died on December 6, 1889 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA
Monument on Monument Avenue in Richmond, VA honoring him was dedicated on June 3, 1907