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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Was Poe an alcoholic, drug addict and/or insane?

Check out the evidence for yourself in "The Defamation of Poe's Character."

 

Do we need reservations?
We recommend that schools, classes and/or groups make a reservation prior to their visit. Reservations are required for groups. You do not need to make a reservation for individuals and or families.

 

Where is Poe buried?

Baltimore, MD

 

Did he marry his cousin?

Yes
Jefferson Davis, Confederate President  

Did You Know?
During the 1862 battles before Richmond Confederate President Jefferson Davis personally visited several of the battlefields; at times coming under enemy fire. He saw action at Seven Pines, Beaver Dam Creek, Glendale and Malvern Hill.

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Last Updated: August 28, 2006 at 12:31 EST