National Historic Site · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville National Historic Site is a national historic site in Georgia (U.S. state), United States, covering 516 acres (209 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 516 acres (209 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville Prison (also known as Camp Sumter), located near Andersonville, Georgia, was a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the final fourteen months of the American Civil War. Most of the site lies in southwestern Macon County, adjacent to the east side of the town of Andersonville. The prison was created in February 1864 and served until April 1865. Today, the area is preserved as the Andersonville National Historic Site. The site also contains the Andersonville National Cemetery and the National Prisoner of War Museum. The site was commanded by Captain Henry Wirz, who was tried and executed after the war for war crimes.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Andersonville National Historic Site?
Andersonville National Historic Site is in Georgia (U.S. state), United States.
How big is Andersonville National Historic Site?
Andersonville National Historic Site covers 516 acres (209 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andersonville_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/ande/ — Official park page.