Confederate Memorial - Woodlawn National Cemetery - American Civil War Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

Memorial for the 2,963 Confederate dead who died at the Elmira POW camp during the American Civil War. 12,123 Confederates were held prisoner in Elmira and it was nicknamed "Hellmira."

Small pox and a harsh winter played havoc on the Confederate prisoners. As with most prison camps of the Civil war poor sanitation caused many problems. It had a death rate of 25 percent making it one of the deadliest camps of the war.

Personally I had a great great grandfather survive the camp. Also if you look at the picture of the memorial my great great great uncle is buried just to the left and behind. His tombstone is leaning.

The memorial was erected in 1937 by the UDC.

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Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: United Daughters of the Confederacy Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate Related Website: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed Rating (1-5): Not listed

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