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Andersonville National Historic Site GA

Lat, Long: 32.19831758, -84.12988898

Designation: 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.

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 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.

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.

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Address/Contact:

National Prisoner of War Museum

Andersonville, US, 31711

Phone: 2299240343

Email: ande_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A cannon sits out in front of a replica of part of the wooden stockade walls once at AndersonvilleLarge brick museum with a sign in front reading "The National Prisoner of War Museum"A historic photo of thousands of emaciated Union soldiers held prisoner in 1865stone statue stands with his arms stretched forward. Two large stone walls sit behind him.Fog rests on a stone monument of a Civil War soldier standing among hundreds of graves.large stone monument with a pink and purple sunset in the background.green leaves with a large white flower in the center.