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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.

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.

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.

A large stone monument with 2 Civil War soldiers, a female figure, and 2 children.

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

A military garrison cap with a small U.S. flag and silver bar in an exhibit case

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

A spotted white-tailed deer fawn is curled up at the base of a headstone near a small US flag

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

Soldiers talk to a Boy Scout in a cemetery with small US flags decorating the headstones

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

A large red brick building with raised skylights and large windows

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

Physical Address:

National Prisoner of War Museum

Andersonville, GA 31711

Mailing Address:

Andersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville, GA 31711

contact-details

Phone Number: 2299240343 Voice

Email Address: ande_information@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

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Operating Hours:

Andersonville National Historic Site 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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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 cool temperature to help preserve artifacts; dressing in layers is recommended.