There were quite a number of prisons, and he doubtless was sent to whatever facility had space and was closest to G'burg.  So you will need to identify his regiment, if you can.  The records of that regiment almost surely will be the quickest way to gain your answer (search Google for, example, "15th VA Infantry"  You will find SOME results from that search, I am sure.  Failing that, you should gain his service record through the <NARA.gov> website, where you will find simple and printable forms to fill in and submit for his "veterans records".  In a large majority of those records, SOME imprisonment details will be given.  After that, you can find on the net many studies of almost all the prisons. You will also find a world of material concerning "Civil War prisoner exchanges".   Search to your heart's content.  It should be fun for you.  Good luck.  Paul   
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  Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 7:23 PM
  Subject: POW captured Battle of Gettysburg .....


  Recent info on my husbands 2 ggrandfather [b. Halifax County, VA] states he
  was captured at the Battle of Gettysburg and was released nearly a year later
  in " prisoner exchange".
  Anyone have any idea where the POW's were kept?
  TIA for any info......
  Dottie Blackwell

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