Andersonville National Historic Site

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The Camp Sumter military prison at Andersonville was one of the largest Confederate military prisons during the Civil War. During the 14 months the prison existed, more than 45,000 Union soldiers were confined here. Of these, almost 13,000 died here. Today, Andersonville National Historic Site is a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history.

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Andersonville NHS preserves history and provides habitat for white-tailed deer and other wildlife.

Memorial Day

Military staff, Boy Scouts, families and others come to honor those buried in Andersonville National Cemetery on Memorial Day weekend.

National Prisoner of War Museum

The National Prisoner of War Museum, which serves as the visitor center, honors all American POWs from the Revolutionary War to present day.

Historic Site of Camp Sumter Civil War Military Prison at Andersonville

Camp Sumter Military Prison, known as Andersonville, was the deadliest ground of the Civil War. Nearly 13,000 American soldiers died here.

Summer of 1865 at Andersonville Photo by A.J. Riddle

Over 32,000 Union soldiers languished at Andersonville in August 1865 when this photo was taken by A.J. Riddle.

Andersonville National Cemetery

The site where the nearly 13,000 Union soldiers who died at Andersonville, designated as a National Cemetery in 1865, is still an active cemetery. Nearly 21,000 American military veterans rest here in honor.

The Illinois Monument at Andersonville National Historic Site

Many states honored their fallen sons with monuments placed at Andersonville National Historic Site.

National Prisoner of War Museum

Andersonville is the only National Park Service site with the mission of preserving the stories of all American Prisoners of War throughout history.

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Andersonville National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia. The park is approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 11 miles south of Montezuma on GA-49.

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National Prisoner of War Museum Facility

At the National Prisoner of War Museum, the story of American prisoners of war (POWs) is powerfully presented through exhibits, audio-visual displays, and historic artifacts. The museum serves as the park's visitor center. You can find information, audio tours, and a gift shop with items about Andersonville, the Civil War, and POWs of other American wars. The museum has a theater where you can view two 30-minute films, including one about Andersonville and one about all American POWs.

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