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Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville National Historic Site commemorates the experiences of all American Prisoners of War. The site of historic Camp Sumter (Andersonville Prison) is one of the main features of the park. Camp Sumter was built in early 1864 and was one of the largest of the many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War. The park also features the National Prisoners of War Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery. An audio driving tour is available for a nominal fee. It allows visitors to tour the historic prison site and the National Cemetery in their cars while listening to a narration about the history of the site.
Business Information:
Address:496 Cemetery Road,Andersonville,GA31711
Phone:(229) 924-0343
E-mail: ANDE_Superintendent@nps.gov
Website: http://www.nps.gov/ande
Open Monday - Friday 8:00am till 5:00pm
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Operation Hours Notes: Grounds open every day 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Museum open 8:30AM to 5:00PM every day. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Admission Fees: Free Admission.
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