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.

Quick Facts

State Georgia
Designation National Historic Site
State Code GA
Weather 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…

Location & Map

Andersonville National Historic Site is located in Georgia.

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.

Wednesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Camping Group Camping Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Living History Reenactments Historic Weapons Demonstration First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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

Address National Prisoner of War Museum, Andersonville, GA, 31711
Phone 2299240343
Email ande_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage American Revolution Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite National Cemetery Enslavement Hispanic American Heritage Incarceration Jails and Prisons Military Monuments and Memorials Native American Heritage Schools and Education Tragic Events Forced Marches Wars and Conflicts French and Indian War American Revolutionary War War of 1812 Mexican War Civil War Spanish-American War World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Cold War Women's History

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.…

Hours: The National Prisoner of War Museum is open daily from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. The park grounds are open daily from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. On Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, the prison site and museum are closed but the national cemetery is open.

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