Appomattox in Appomattox County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Appomattox River

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2017

1. Appomattox River Marker

Inscription. In 1865, the Lynchburg Stage Road crossed the river at a shallow ford at this point. The Confederate Infantry marched through here to surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 12, 1865.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1865.

Location. 37° 22.928′ N, 78° 47.397′ W. Marker is in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. It can be reached from Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 24) 0.2 miles south of Joel Sweeney Lane ( Route 710), on the right when traveling west. Located on the grounds of the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Appomattox VA 24522, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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); The Charles Sweeney Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Grant and Lee Meeting (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Appomattox River (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 13, 2024

2. Appomattox River Marker

Appomattox River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2017

3. Appomattox River

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.