The Union soldiers captured during the Battle of Fort Sumter were taken as prisoners of war by the Confederacy.

During the Battle of Fort Sumter, the Union soldiers who were captured became prisoners of war. Following the fort's surrender on April 13, 1861, Major Robert Anderson and his approximately 100 troops were taken by Confederate forces. The treatment of these prisoners varied, but many were eventually paroled and allowed to return to their homes, although some faced delays and hardships. The capture of Union soldiers at Fort Sumter marked a significant moment in the early stages of the Civil War, emphasizing the deepening conflict and foreshadowing the challenges both sides would face as the war escalated.