Andersonville
Prison Camp Horrors
State: Georgia
County: Sumter County
Founded: 1864
Abandoned: 1865
Peak Population: 45,000 prisoners
Andersonville (Camp Sumter) was a Confederate POW camp where 45,000 Union soldiers were held. Nearly 13,000 died from disease, exposure, and starvation. Commandant Henry Wirz was executed for war crimes. The site is now a National Historic Site with a national cemetery.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- 13,000 prisoners died
- Commandant executed for war crimes
- National cemetery
Location
Address: Andersonville National Historic Site, GA
Coordinates: 32.1833, -84.1333