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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Walk the old country lanes where Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865. Imagine the events that signaled the end of the Southern States' attempt to create a separate nation. The National Park encompasses approximately 1800 acres of rolling hills in rural central Virginia. The site includes the McLean home (surrender site) and the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, the former county seat for Appomattox County. The site also has the home and burial place of Joel Sweeney - the popularizer of the modern five string banjo. There are twenty seven original 19th century structures on the site.
Directions to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Plane - The closest airport is in Lynchburg, VA, 25 miles (40.3 km) west.
Car - The Visitor Center is in the reconstructed courthouse building on VA 24, 2 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Appomattox, VA.
Bus - Tour groups are welcome and bus parking is available at the site. Groups are requested to contact the Park for reservations at least 30 days prior to arrival. 434-352-8987 x 26
AddressAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
Hwy. 24, P.O. Box 218 *
Appomattox, VA
24522
Additional InformationEmail: *
Phone: USA
Latitude: 37.37722
Longitude: -78.79556
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