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The Horrors of Andersonville Prison
Andersonville Prison, officially known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the American Civil War, operating from February 1864 to April 1865 near Andersonville, Georgia. Notorious for its horrific conditions and high mortality rate, it was designed for 10,000 prisoners but held over 32,000 at its peak, leading to severe overcrowding. The prisoners endured appalling conditions with inadequate shelter, contaminated water, insufficient food, and rampant disease. As a result, nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers imprisoned there died, making it one of the most dangerous locations in the United States during the American Civil War. Join us as we explore the history of this notorious prison camp.
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Additional Resources for This Episode:
Andersonville Raiders: Yankee versus Yankee in the Civil War’s Most Notorious Prison Camp by Gary Morgan
Andersonville Civil War Prison by Robert Scott Davis
The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz by James Madison Page // Audiobook
Andersonville (Pulitzer Prize Award Winning Novel) by MacKinlay Kantor // Audiobook
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Andersonville Prison, officially known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the American Civil War, operating from February 1864 to April 1865 near Andersonville, Georgia. Notorious for its horrific conditions and high mortality rate, it was designed for 10,000 prisoners but held over 32,000 at its peak, leading to severe overcrowding. The prisoners endured appalling conditions with inadequate shelter, contaminated water, insufficient food, and rampant disease. As a result, nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers imprisoned there died, making it one of the most dangerous locations in the United States during the American Civil War. Join us as we explore the history of this notorious prison camp.
Key Highlights
This episode was made possible through the support of Green Chef, America’s #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well: Go to GreenChef.com/60gothic and use code 60gothic to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months.
Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free?
Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More
Additional Resources for This Episode:
Andersonville Raiders: Yankee versus Yankee in the Civil War’s Most Notorious Prison Camp by Gary Morgan
Andersonville Civil War Prison by Robert Scott Davis
The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz by James Madison Page // Audiobook
Andersonville (Pulitzer Prize Award Winning Novel) by MacKinlay Kantor // Audiobook
Connect with Southern Gothic Media:
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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