Appomattox in Appomattox County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Appomattox River
April 9, 1865.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1975.
Location. 37° 22.926′ N, 78° 47.394′ W. Marker is in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. Marker can be reached from Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 24), on the right when traveling west. The marker is in the picnic ground of the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Appomattox VA 24522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Appomattox River (here, next to this marker); Popularizer of the Banjo (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Banjoists (within shouting distance of this marker); After the Surrender (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Surrender of the Artillery (about 300 feet away); Artillery Park (about 400 feet away); Lee's Apple Tree (about 800 feet away); Grant and Lee Meeting (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.
Also see . . . Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. (Submitted on March 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,809 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4. submitted on March 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on April 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.