Andersonville Located in Georgia Drinking water came from a creek called Sweet Walter Branch also served as a sewer. Officially named camp Sumter. Called Andersonville because it was located in the village on Andersonville, Sumter County No barracks Graves are still used today to bury veterans February 1864 to April 1865 Originally intended for 10,000 prisoners At one time held 33,000 49,485 entered the gates Superintendent was named Henry Wirz. He was hanged after the war for his harshness
