About this property
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.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000070. It was listed on October 15, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Andersonville National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Andersonville National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Andersonville National Historic Site?
Andersonville National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Andersonville National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Andersonville National Historic Site is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Andersonville National Historic Site?
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