August 1864 has gone down in Andersonville's history as the deadliest month during the prison's operation. The number of dead carried out the gates nearly equaled the number of new prisoners coming in. 2,993 deaths occured in August alone - an average of 96 per day. August 23, however, would prove to be the deadliest with 127 men dying in the heat of the summer. Sections E anf F in our national cemetery almost completely consist of men who died during that month. But as the Wisconsin Monument co

August 9, 1864: Andersonville Prison reached its highest population, marking a day of profound suffering and endurance. Let us honor the memory of those who endured this tragic day. Each dot represents each man, each life, and each story. #Andersonville #NPS #Highest #Population #remember #NeverForgotten #Union #160th #Suffering #hardship #NPS #History #OTD #Memory #Enduring #Profound | Andersonville National Historic Site

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