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AAndersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville National Historic Site
  • 496 Cemetery Road
    Andersonville, GA 31711
  • +1 229 924 0343
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Andersonville, Georgia (8.7 miles from Americus)
  • Overview The only park in the National Park System to serve as a memorial to all Americans ever held as prisoners of war, this unique historic site was officially known as Camp Sumter and was the largest of many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview From the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, American prisoners of war have endured untold hardships, and shown tremendous courage. Andersonville NHS commemorates the sacrifices of these brave Americans through exhibits in the National Prisoner of War Museum; preserves ... more on Nps.gov

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Andersonville National Historic Site
496 Cemetery Road
Andersonville, GA 31711

BJimmy Carter National Historic Site

  • 300 North Bond Street
    Plains, GA 31780-5562
  • +1 912 824 4104
  • Highlights: visitor center more
  • Location: Plains, Georgia (9.5 miles from Americus)
  • Overview Dedicated to the 39th President of the United States, this national park site includes President Jimmy Carters residence, boyhood farm, the railroad depot which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election, and the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview The site includes President Carter’s residence, boyhood farm, school, and the railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The Plains High School serves as the park’s museum and visitor center. The Jimmy Carter National Preservation District includes ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
300 North Bond Street
Plains, GA 31780-5562

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