<p>In the year 1887 Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy... didn't come to Athens.  Actually, there were several years that he didn't come to Athens, but this one was special.  We'll discuss why Davis declined the invitation, and how he and several other figures fared as they transitioned from being Confederate leaders back to Union citizens.</p>

In the year 1887 Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy... didn't come to Athens. Actually, there were several years that he didn't come to Athens, but this one was special. We'll discuss why Davis declined the invitation, and how he and several other figures fared as they transitioned from being Confederate leaders back to Union citizens.

<p>In the year 1887 Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy... didn't come to Athens.&nbsp; Actually, there were several years that he didn't come to Athens, but this one was special.&nbsp; We'll discuss why Davis declined the invitation, and how he and several other figures fared as they transitioned from being Confederate leaders back to Union citizens.</p>

The Year Jefferson Davis didn’t come to Athens

A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia.  Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties.  From colonial times, the Civil War, and today.

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A short podcast about history, names and places, primarily in Northeast Georgia. Centers on Habersham, Banks, Franklin, Stephens and Hall counties. From colonial times, the Civil War, and today.

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