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

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

Andersonville National Historic Site

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