About 8 miles south of Monezuma, in SW Central Georgia is a small town named Andersonville.
Andersonville Prison, known as Camp Sumter, was opened in February of 1864. During it's 14 months of operation, more than 45,000 Union troops were confined there, of which almost 13,000 died.
Today there is a National Historic site there dedicated to soldiers from all wars. Following are some pictures from this site. There are many more displays to be viewed. If you ever have a chance, this is a place to visit.
Although lacking the splendor of a place like Gettysburg, Pa., it is still well worth a trip to see some of our history.
The Park Entrance
The Park Entrance
The Memorial Building from the Courtyard side
Plaque in front of the building
Civil War Display
Inside the building
Drawing of the Prison
Fountain in the courtyard
Water from the fountain flows through the courtyard