“The initial interments, beginning in February 1864, were trench burials of the prisoners who died in the nearby military prison. In fourteen months, nearly 13,000 soldiers were buried here.”
“Today the cemetery contains nearly 20,000 interments. Burial locations can be located online using the Nationwide Graveside Locator.” READ MORE
Powerful images.
ReplyDeleteThe regimented rows of gravestones is a very sad sight.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad to see how many lives were lost due to the war.. Great shots, thanks for sharing.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the place under the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteAwesome images!
ReplyDeleteSuch powerful photos!
ReplyDeleteA lovely sky!
ReplyDeleteHi Joe, The row after row of stones makes a person think about sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteThose rows and rows of stones are so unspeakably sad. I did not know about that registry that lets people locate a grave; that's very interesting.
ReplyDeleteWe wish you both a Merry Christmas!
Great photos!
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