Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville, GA
Site of the Civil War prison camp where nearly 13,000 Union soldiers died, with the National Prisoner of War Museum and a national cemetery. Free; a tour road circles the prison site and reconstructed stockade corners.
Andersonville National Historic Site is a National Park Service memorial in Andersonville in southwest Georgia. It commemorates Camp Sumter, the Civil War prisoner-of-war camp, and according to the NPS it is the only unit of the National Park System dedicated to all American prisoners of war. The cemetery holds the graves of nearly 13,000 Union soldiers who died at the camp.
The site consists of the National Prisoner of War Museum, the former camp grounds and the National Cemetery, which is still active and holds more than 21,000 interments. Two films, “Voices from Andersonville” and “Echoes of Captivity”, alternate in the museum. A self-guided driving audio tour follows the road around the camp site and is available at the museum. The prisoners themselves built the earthworks to defend against a Union attack that never came. According to Explore Georgia admission is free; please check opening hours and ranger programs in advance.
- Nearest town
- Andersonville, GA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 32.1966, -84.1297
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Primitive CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Andersonville National Historic Site
- Lake Blackshear CampgroundsCampsite21 mi from Andersonville National Historic Site
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FAQs
Where is Andersonville National Historic Site?
Andersonville National Historic Site is in Andersonville, GA, at GPS 32.1966, -84.1297. It is about 10 mi from Americus.
Can you camp near Andersonville National Historic Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Primitive Campground, about 21 mi away; within 25 mi there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Andersonville National Historic Site?
Andersonville National Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southwest Georgia: Warm Springs, Providence Canyon and Plains.
What is there to see near Andersonville National Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (19 mi), Providence Canyon State Park (47 mi), Roosevelt’s Little White House (57 mi) and Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (94 mi).
When is the best time to visit Andersonville National Historic Site?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)