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Andersonville National Historic SiteSection H of Andersonville National Cemetery
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Andersonville National Historic Site
Places To Go

For more information on area attractions, lodging, dining and travel arrangements:

The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is just 22 miles away from Andersonville.

The Americus Sumter County Tourism Council based in Americus has information on lodging, dining and other attractions south of the park.

The Macon County Chamber of Commerce web site lists lodging, dining and other attractions north of the park.

For other sites to see in the southwest Georgia region, visit the Presidential Pathways and/or Georgia Official Tourism.

Headstone of Jacob Swarner in National Cemetery.  His brother, Adam, was the first prisoner to die at Andersonville  

Did You Know?
Adam Swarner, a young Cavalryman from New York State was the first prisoner to die at Andersonville. Five months later, his brother Jacob was buried in grave number 4,005 of the National Cemetery.

Last Updated: May 29, 2009 at 11:08 EST