NPS Andersonville National Historic Site, Georgia
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From the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, American prisoners of war have endured untold hardships, and shown tremendous courage. Andersonville NHS commemorates the sacrifices of these brave Americans through exhibits in the National Prisoner of War Museum; preserves the site of Camp Sumter (Andersonville prison); and manages Andersonville National Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM1DHQ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2007
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HISTORIC PRISON SITE
One of the features of the park is the site of Camp Sumter, commonly called Andersonville.It was one of the largest of the many Confederate Military Prisons established during the Civil War.
Here you can begin to understand the the hardships and sufferings of prisoners of war, North and South during the Civil War. The harshness of war, though, is tempered here at Andersonsville by a landscape of beauty.
NATIONAL CEMETERY
Andersonville Cemetery was established July 26, 1865, is a permanent resting place of honor for deceased veterans. Of the over 18,000 graves here, 12,920 are those of the prisoners who died here.
NATIONAL POW MUSEUM
There are interactive and static displays honoring US POWs from the Revolutionary War to todays conflicts.
Visitor Center
Here you can watch a 28 minute film on the Prison for free. Tour the POW Museum for free, stamp your NPS Passport and shop for items.
You can also rent a CD or Tape to play in your car while touring the Cemetery and the Prison. The rental is $2 and you drive at 10 MPH with many stops to listen to the history and exit the car to view the items.
State/States the Park is located...: Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville, Georgia
Park Designation: Historic Park/Site
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 8:30 AM To: 5:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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