Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.

Identifier:

040158

Collection Number:

A&M 1561

Title:

Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.

Date:

1937

Description:

Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".

Subjects:

Civil War.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView