Florence Stockade
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The Florence Stockade, also known as The Stockade or the Confederate States Military Prison at Florence, was a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp located on the outskirts of Florence, South Carolina, during the American Civil War. It operated from September 1864 through February 1865; during this time, as many as 18,000 Union soldiers were imprisoned there, about 2,800 of whom died.
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Florence Stockade | |
Nearest city | Florence, South Carolina, United States |
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Built | 1864 |
Architect | Confederate Army |
NRHP reference No. | 80003669[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 28, 1980 |
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Florence Stockade Prison | |
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Part of American Civil War prison camps | |
Florence, South Carolina, US | |
Type | Confederate Prison Camp |
Site information | |
Owner | Confederate States Government |
Controlled by | Confederate Army |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
In use | September 1864-February 1865 |
Demolished | 1865? |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Confederate soldiers, Union prisoners of war |
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