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.

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.

Camp Sumter Military Prison, known as Andersonville, was the deadliest ground of the Civil War. Nearly 13,000 American soldiers died here.

Historic Site of Camp Sumter Civil War Military Prison at Andersonville

Over 32,000 Union soldiers languished at Andersonville in August 1865 when this photo was taken by A.J. Riddle.

Summer of 1865 at Andersonville Photo by A.J. Riddle

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

White-tailed deer fawn resting at veteran's grave with US flag

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

Memorial Day

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

National Prisoner of War Museum

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

The Illinois Monument at Andersonville National Historic Site

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

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.

Andersonville National Cemetery

Andersonville National Historic Site

New York Monument Sunset

Memorial Courtyard

The National Prisoner of War Museum

Magnolia Trees of Andersonville National Cemetery

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and
raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming,
church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and
shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

The oldest building in Plains, the train depot, was used as the 1976 campaign headquarters for President Carter.

Plains Depot, 1976 Campaign Headquarters

Front view of the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home in Archery, Georgia.

Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Home

President Jimmy Carter speaking to the crowd at Plains High School for Presidents' Day 2016

Jimmy Carter Presidents' Day 2016

Rosalynn Carter signing a book she authored during Presidents' Day 2016

Rosalynn Carter, Presidents' Day 2016

Almost one hundred thousand visitors visit Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum yearly.

Andersonville National Historic Site

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