Andersonville National Historic Site
Protected park · GA, USA
Andersonville National Historic Site in GA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 8:00–17:00
About
This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Official facts
Public access: Restricted access.
Protected area: 504 acres (204 ha).
Designation: National Historic Site. Listed as "Andersonville National Historic Site" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).
Established: 1970.
Managed by: NPS.
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Events
- National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- The Korean War & Vietnam War
- Civil War Medicine
- World Wars Weekend
- Evening Cemetery Tour
- Hark Tack and Johnny Cakes
- Wreaths Across America
Before you go
- Disability access
- This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
- Limits
- Leashed pets are welcome in most of the park, but are not allowed inside the Visitor Center (except for service animals)
- Getting there
- Andersonville National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia. The park is approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 11 miles south of Montezuma on GA-49.
- Weather & when to go
- Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The National Prisoner of War Museum is maintained at a cool temperature to help preserve artifacts; dressing in layers is recommended.
- Visitor center
- Andersonville Park Store
- Visitor center
- Andersonville Park Store
Facilities on the park map
2 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 1970
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Heritage status
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Park opened