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1. www.elmiraprisoncamp.comCivil War | Elmira Prison Camp | United States

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   The Friends of Elmira Civil War Prison Camp is a non-profit 503c based in Elmira, New York. It is the mission of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp to protect and preserve the history of the Civil War in Elmira, Chemung County and surrounding areas and to educate the public abo.

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     We have Elmira Civil War Prison Camp merchandise available....

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     Photos from our community events

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     Our video library of events and lectures.

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     Tom Fagart is a Board Memeber of the Elmira Civil War Prison...

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     The Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp reserves the...

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     Lucite with Nail (from original Elmira Civil War prison camp...

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     Polo shirt, embroidered logo, in navy, royal blue, or gray...

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     Ball cap – embroidered logo, blue and gray combo – 1 size...

2. www.elmiracivilwar.com › who_we_areElmira's Civil War Story

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   The mission of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp is to protect and preserve the history of the American Civil War in Elmira, Chemung County and surrounding areas and to educate the public about that history.

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4. thereconstructionera.com › visiting-elmira-prison-campVisiting Elmira Prison Camp and Cemetery - The Reconstruction Era

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   Jul 23, 2021 · You can visit the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp here. You may want to join one of their weekend tours over the summer. The next building is the reconstruction of the prisoner housing.

5. www.elmiraprisoncamp.com › 2024-symposium2024 Symposium - prisoncamp

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   The Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp and Elmira College are sponsoring a symposium Friday, July 26 through Sunday July 28, 2024. Presentations will cover a range of topics related to Elmira’s Civil War history. Scheduled activities will take place on the historic Elmira College campus.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Elmira_PrisonElmira Prison - Wikipedia

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   Part of American Civil War prison camps. Elmira, New York, United States. Union prisoner of war camp for detaining civilians and military personnel of the Confederate States of America. Type. Union Prison Camp.

7. www.facebook.com › ElmiraCivilWarElmira Civil War Prison Camp | Elmira NY - Facebook

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   Elmira Civil War Prison Camp, Elmira, New York. 3,816 likes · 13 talking about this · 255 were here. Protect, preserve and educate the public about the history of the Civil War in Elmira.

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   What is the Friends of Elmira Civil War prison camp?

   • The Friends of Elmira Civil War Prison Camp is a non-profit 503c based in Elmira, New York. It is the mission of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp to protect and preserve the history of the Civil War in Elmira, Chemung County and surrounding areas and to educate the public abo

   Civil War | Elmira Prison Camp | United States

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   What was Elmira Prison?

   • Elmira Prison was a prisoner-of-war camp constructed by the Union Army in Elmira, New York, during the American Civil War to house captive Confederate soldiers.

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   How many Confederate prisoners died in Elmira Prison?

   • Almost 3,000 of the 12,000 men imprisoned there died. The camp was only open open for a little over a year. Below is the monument to the Confederate prisoners who died in Elmira prison at Woodlawn Cemetery. I visited the site of the Shohola disaster a decade ago, so I wanted to see the monument in Elmira to these victims of train train crash.

   Visiting Elmira Prison Camp and Cemetery

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   What is the Elmira Prison depot monument?

   • Here is the monument. Like the other materials at the site, it commemorates the prisoners, the guards, and those Union soldiers who passed through the Elmira recruit depot in 1861 and 1862 on their way to the seat of war. There is a large interpretive panel which describes the Depot, the Prison Camp, a prison escape, and John Jones.

   Visiting Elmira Prison Camp and Cemetery

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   Why was Elmira chosen as a training center in New York?

   • On April 15, 1861, President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteer troops to help suppress the rebellion. Elmira was one of three locations chosen as training centers in New York (Albany and New York City were the others) due to its location and railway hub.

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   Where is the prison camp in New York State?

   • There is a large interpretive panel which describes the Depot, the Prison Camp, a prison escape, and John Jones. Anyone travelling in New York State is familiar with these state historic signs. This one is near the northestern edge of the camp, along Water Street.

   Visiting Elmira Prison Camp and Cemetery

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9. spectrumlocalnews.com › nys › central-nyCivil War played a vital role in the early days of Elmira

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   Jul 25, 2024 · The Elmira Civil War Prison Camp saw thousands of troops from 1861-65. Elmira was one of the few places in New York to assemble recruits besides Albany and New York City. A group of volunteers has brought that history to life for visitors.