Andersonville National Historic Site

In the midst of horror of Andersonville Prison where Union soldiers were kept in a barracaded fenced in piece of land a miracle is said to have taken place. This monument edifies the fountain that bubbled up out of the parched earth when lightening struck creating a spring. The stream that runs through the prison area had been contaminated by the 45,000 prisioners that were packed together. Unsanitary conditions led to the only place to obtain water being unfit. Over 12,000 men died at Andersonville, but on a hot August day in Georgia the story goes that men were praying and a black cloud came overhead and lightening ripped through the cloud and a spring bubbled up from the ground.

Today that spring is still flowing and after World War II, a monument was erected. The spring is still cold, still bubbling and offers hope to all that believe God is there even in the darkest of moments.

Fountain Repair Man won the bid to completely demo the 1996 water feature and bring this monument fountain into the 21st century.    We've removed all equipment and are installing new mechanical, electrical and plumbing.  Completion scheduled for October, 2025!