Where is andersonville ga

Today, Andersonville National Historic Site is a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history. By , the cemetery held the remains of more than 13, Union soldiers whose bodies had been retrieved after their deaths in hospitals, battles, or prison camps throughout the region. Andersonville National Cemetery has been used continuously since its founding and currently averages over burials a year.

The cemetery and associated prison site became a unit of the National Park System in Visitors today can view restored sections of the stockade and imagine what captivity here might have been like. No public transportation systems serve the park. Please note that the Cemetery Gate entrance is to be used only for funerals and is kept closed. Head southwest on GA from the interstate to Montezuma, approximately 20 miles.

Turn left on GA and head south approximately 6 miles to Andersonville. The park entrance will be on the left. Head west on US from Cordele to Americus, approximately 30 miles. In Americus, turn right onto GA and head north approximately 10 miles to Andersonville.

There is also a museum that holds many interesting things from the Civil War and from that era. There are many sights to see in Andersonville. There are five interesting antique, craft and curiosity shops. The Wirz Monument that stands in the center of town reminds us of the many hardships that are faced during war. The log cabin church is a wonderful place to hold weddings.

Andersonville also boasts a seven acre pioneer farm which depicts what life was like on a one man farm of the mid s. We are open and ready to greet tour groups days a year, every day but Christmas. For further information call or. Click here for The Andersonville Guild. Click here for a Historic Fair vendor application.

Photos on this page are from various Historic Fair days or other events. Barnes and Noble.