Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville National Historic Site, Civil War prison site and National Cemetery in Macon County, United States.
The 515-acre historic site contains a military prison complex, a National Cemetery, and the National Prisoner of War Museum displaying war artifacts.
During its operation from 1864 to 1865, Camp Sumter held over 45,000 Union soldiers, with nearly 13,000 perishing due to harsh conditions.
The National Prisoner of War Museum at Andersonville preserves accounts and artifacts from American prisoners of war across multiple military conflicts.
The site maintains daily operations from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours, educational programs, and research facilities for visitors.
A secret list of deceased prisoners, documented by captive Dorence Atwater, provided crucial records of those who perished at Andersonville Prison.
Location: Macon County
Address: 760 POW Rd, Andersonville, GA 31711, USA
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +1(229)9240343
Website: https://nps.gov/ande
GPS coordinates: 32.19707,-84.13094
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
This collection brings together penal institutions that have marked the history of incarceration worldwide through their architecture, detention conditions, or roles in major historical events. From the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, established in 2002 for holding individuals suspected of terrorism, to high-security facilities like Red Onion in Wise County, Virginia, these sites document the evolution of penal systems across continents. Among the institutions transformed into memorial sites, Diyarbakır Prison in Turkey stands out for its conversion into a cultural center and museum since 2019. Its 24 dormitories spread over two floors, its cells, and corridors allow visitors to explore this chapter of Turkish penal history. In Argentina, Mendoza Prison, built in the early 20th century, reflects the prison practices of that era and the development of the regional judicial system. Other facilities remain operational and raise questions about prisoners' rights and incarceration conditions. Gldani Prison in Tbilisi caused national protests in 2012 after images exposing systemic abuses were released, leading to major reforms in the Georgian penal system. Ciudad Barrios Prison in El Salvador continues to function as a correctional center in the eastern region of the country. These sites, spread across multiple continents, provide documented insights into penal practices in various political and social contexts. From Rwanda to North Korea, passing through Colombia and the United States, they help understand the evolution of judicial and correctional systems while raising current issues related to detention and rehabilitation.
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