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NATIONAL CIVIL WAR NAVAL ETERNAL FLAME
MUSEUM AT PORT COLUMBUS MONUMENT
Explore the USS Hartford, the ship that Honor our veterans when you visit the
Admiral Farragut famously damned the Eternal Flame monument on the south
torpedoes at the Battle of Mobile Bay. A side of Columbus’ Government Center at
recreated berth deck, wardroom and captain’s 100 10th Street (the 9th Street side of the
cabin are displayed and are frequently used in building). The monument also recognizes
living history at the museum. By telling the little- the city’s five Medal of Honor recipients.
known stories of the navies of the Civil War, the
museum connects people with the past, giving ANDERSONVILLE
them a better sense of place and time. There’s Andersonville, site of Camp Sumter, a
always something new to discover! prisoner of war (POW) camp that is now
(outside only) Andersonville National Historic Site, is about
1002 Victory Dr. | 706.327.9798 one hour’s drive southeast of Columbus. This
portcolumbus.org National Park site preserves the place where
45,000 Union soldiers were held prisoner and
13,000 died. The camp’s burial grounds were
“The museum was fascinating and was designated as Andersonville National Cemetery
rich in history” shortly after the war ended. The cemetery is still
“…this museum is not to be missed.” active and open for burial of eligible veterans.
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