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At that time there were vineyards and orange groves on the estate and Beauvoir wine was said to be of excellent quality. When Jefferson Davis died in 1889 through his will the property went to his favorite daughter, Winnie and when she died in 1898 the property went to Mrs. Davis— then in failing health and unable to	e*jlco rrrtjr Up. When she decided to
sell — an offer was refused. It seems that a group offered $90,000 and intended to start a hotel. The Sons of the Confederate Veterans bought the property for $10,000 with certAin provisions made by Mrs. Davis: (1) It should be turned into a shrine in memory of her husband; (2) it should be used as a home for ex-Confederate soldiers, sailors and their wives and widows as long as a need existed. Beauvoir served as the Confederate Home until 1956 — 800 of the old soldiers are buried in the rear of the estate.
Beauvoir, now a Shrine, has been beautifully restored and furnished with authentic pieces, most of them having been in use by the Davis family during the 12 years they lived at Beauvoir. Beauvoir — an outstanding tourist attraction — fronting on the Gulf 1040 feet.