Name/Title
Historical marker for Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War CampEntry/Object ID
1995.001.1628Description
Black and white 6 7/8"h x 6"w photo of the state historical marker for Point Lookout Prisoner of War Camp erected by the St. Mary's County Historical Society in 1963. The marker is the standard shape with a curved sloping top edge and the state seal rising above the center of the top edge. Text of the marker: Point Lookout Prisoner -of-War Camp (1863-1865) After the battle of Gettysburg, the Union established a prisoner-of-war depot near here. Confederate soldiers and Maryland civilians were imprisoned and guarded by 400 Union troops. With only tents for protection, 3,384 prisoners died. State Roads Commission of Maryland J. Millard Tawes Governor St. Mary's County Historical Society Charles E. Fenwick President" At the bottom left of the photo sheet is written "60%"Collection
Charles E. Fenwick CollectionDimensions
Dimension Notes
Details: Image size=6 7/8"h x 6"wDimension Notes
Print Size: 8" x 10"Location
Container
Charles E. Fenwick Collection, Photo Box 4Shelf
Rack 08, Shelf 4Rack
Rack 08Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 1Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Fenwick, Charles Edward (1910-1993)