"The future of this historic spot cannot fail to constitute a subject of deep and abiding interest to the people of this country, and it would seem fitting that it should be preserved as one of the sanctuaries of the nation, and be in due time decorated with appropriate honors." ----- Clara Barton, 1821-1912, July, 1865 (referring to Andersonville) More information on Clara Barton http//www.nahc.org/NAHC/Val/Columns/SC10-1.html Biography Clara Barton http//www.incwell.com/Biographies/Barton.html Clara Barton National Historic Site http//www.nps.gov/clba/index.htm