The Andersonville prison camp was designed to house 10,000 men, but in reality the average number held was closer to:

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The Andersonville prison camp, officially known as Camp Sumter, was notoriously overcrowded during the American Civil War. While it was designed to hold 10,000 men, it ended up housing an average of around 33,000 Union soldiers, far exceeding its intended capacity and leading to dire conditions.

The Andersonville Prison Camp Was Designed to House 10,000 Men