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Established about November 1864, this hastily built camp held more than 5,000 Union prisoners moved from Millen and Andersonville to keep them beyond Sherman's reach. It operated only until early January 1865 before the men were dispersed.
Historical Marker
Confederate Prison Camp
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About this site
Confederate Prison Camp is a historical marker in Blackshear, Pierce County, erected in 1956. It is one of 2 historical markers documented in Pierce County, among 39 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 31.3161, -82.2494 near Blackshear. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shiloh Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pierce County Courthouse, Pierce County, and Blackshear Depot.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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Historical Marker
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Historic Place
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Historic Place
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Cemetery
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Courthouse
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Cemetery
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