Andersonville National Historic Site

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A cannon sits out in front of a replica of part of the wooden stockade walls once at Andersonville
Camp Sumter Military Prison, known as Andersonville, was the deadliest ground of the Civil War. Nearly 13,000 American soldiers died here.
Large brick museum with a sign in front reading "The National Prisoner of War Museum"
The National Prisoner of War Museum
A historic photo of thousands of emaciated Union soldiers held prisoner in 1865
Over 32,000 Union soldiers languished at Andersonville in August 1865 when this photo was taken by A.J. Riddle.
stone statue stands with his arms stretched forward. Two large stone walls sit behind him.
Memorial Courtyard
Fog rests on a stone monument of a Civil War soldier standing among hundreds of graves.
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.
large stone monument with a pink and purple sunset in the background.
New York Monument Sunset
green leaves with a large white flower in the center.
Magnolia Trees of Andersonville National Cemetery
Photos: National Park Service

About Andersonville National Historic Site

Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historic Site
Park State / Territory MembershipGeorgia
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The National Prisoner of War Museum is maintained at a…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Georgia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

The National Prisoner of War Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Park grounds, including the National Cemetery, are open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, the National Prisoner of War Museum and prison site are closed but Andersonville National Cemetery is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM pending staff availability.

Friday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday8:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingCampingGroup CampingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

Getting There

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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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed AddressNational Prisoner of War Museum, Andersonville, GA, 31711
Phone2299240343
Emailande_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American HeritageAmerican RevolutionBurial, Cemetery and GravesiteNational CemeteryEnslavementHispanic American HeritageIncarcerationJails and PrisonsMilitaryMonuments and MemorialsNative American HeritageSchools and EducationTragic EventsForced MarchesWars and ConflictsFrench and Indian War

Visitor Centers

National Prisoner of War Museum

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.…

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