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Camp Lawton Museum on Main Exhibit

A detailed miniature scale model of Camp Lawton, displayed at the Museum on Main exhibit. The model replicates the historical site with tiny wooden structures, tents, crates, and barrels, representing the layout of the camp. A prominent red brick chimney with a weathered appearance stands in the foreground, surrounded by patches of grass and dirt pathways. Small figurines depicting soldiers or prisoners are positioned throughout the scene, bringing the historical setting to life. The background features a fenced perimeter, adding depth and realism to the intricate recreation of Camp Lawton’s history.

Thank you for visiting the Georgia Southern University Museum on Main Camp Lawton Exhibit at Visit Statesboro!

To learn more about Magnolia Springs State Park and the Georgia Southern University Camp Lawton Archeological Project please visit the below links:

https://gastateparks.org/Ma

gnoliaSprings

https://cbss.georgiasouthern.edu/camp-lawton

Follow Camp Lawton on social for current updates on the excavation and identification of artifacts:

https://www.facebook.com/camplawton

https://www.instagram.com/camplawton

A hand-drawn historical map of Camp Lawton, created from memory by Robert Knox Sneden, a former prisoner at the site. The map details the layout of the Civil War-era prison camp in Millen, Georgia, which held approximately 8,600 prisoners in November 1864. It includes labeled areas such as the stockade enclosing 44 acres, the 'Rebel Fort,' 'Rebel Camp,' 'Rebel Hospital,' and various prison barracks and sentry posts. Additional handwritten notes describe significant locations and landmarks. The exhibit is part of the Camp Lawton Museum on Main, showcasing the history and conditions of one of the largest Confederate prison camps during the Civil War.

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