Andersonville Prison and Louis Tuttle's Grave

The video discusses Section H of the National Cemetery, focusing on Andersonville Prison's high death rate during the Civil War. It compares Andersonville with El Mira, another prison, and describes the burial practices due to high mortality. The video also highlights the role of Dorence Atwater in maintaining accurate death records. Finally, it explores the mystery of Louis Tuttle's grave, marked by a unique stone dove.

What is significant about Section H in the National Cemetery?

• It is the smallest section.

• It is the largest Civil War section.

• It contains only Union soldiers.

• It is a modern section.

What was the death rate at Andersonville prison?

• 35%

• 29%

• 20%

• 15%

How does El Mira's capacity compare to Andersonville's?

• Andersonville had a smaller capacity.

• El Mira never reached its capacity of 12,000.

• Both had the same capacity.

• El Mira had a larger capacity.

When did Andersonville prison open?

• April 24, 1864

• March 24, 1864

• February 24, 1864

• January 24, 1864

What was the initial burial practice for prisoners at Andersonville?

• Buried in metal coffins

• Cremated

• Buried in pine coffins

• Buried in stone coffins

Who was responsible for keeping the death registry at Andersonville?

• A Union officer

• A Confederate soldier

• Dorence Atwater

• A local civilian

Why are the death records at Andersonville considered accurate?

• They were recorded by local civilians.

• They were maintained by a Confederate soldier.

• They were managed by Dorence Atwater, a paroled prisoner.

• They were kept by a Union officer.

What is unique about Louis Tuttle's grave?

• It has a stone eagle.

• It is made of marble.

• It features a stone dove.

• It is unmarked.

What material is the stone dove on Louis Tuttle's grave made from?

• The same material as the main monument

• Granite

• Wood

• Marble