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Historic Sites & Monuments

Jefferson Davis Historic Site
338 Jeff Davis Park Road • Fitzgerald, GA 31750
229-831-2335
Visitors can tour this 13 acre historic site that preserves the moment when Confederate President Jefferson Davis was surrounded by Union calvary and surrendered on May 9, 1865. A monument marks the spot where he was arrested and the site includes a museum, a short nature trail, picnic tables, and a Civil War museum. more... map

Blue and Gray Museum, The
116 North Johnston Street • Fitzgerald, GA 31750
229-426-5069
Housed in a historic railroad depot, this museum displays thousands of rare Civil War artifacts including uniforms, weapons, memorabilia, photographs, and newspaper articles about Lincoln's assassination. The museum also depicts the unique heritage of the City of Fitzgerald. map
Fire Engine Museum, The
315 East Pine Street • Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Located in the Fitzgerald Fire Department
229-426-5030
Adults and children of all ages will enjoy viewing an intriguing collection of vintage fire engines, equipment, and even a fireman's pole while at this museum. map

Ellis T. Paulk Park
Located on Perry House Road
229-426-5050
The south side of this 95 acre park has a large fishing lake which is fully stocked with some of the best catches in the area. The other half of the park is home to the Fitzgerald High School Purple Hurricanes baseball team and it features a large concession facility and a batting cage. A natural area is also on site that includes a picnic shelter, a boat ramp, and RV sites.

Fish Hatchery Tour
Located on US Highway 129
229-426-5272
Tour this working fish hatchery and see species of fish such as Blue Gill, Red Ear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, and Large Mouth Bass.