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

Artillery Park

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 16, 2017

1. Artillery Park Marker

Inscription. On April 11, 1865, the surrender of the Confederate Artillery took place here, totaling 61 cannons plus limbers and 13 caissons. The artillery stretched one-half mile along the Stage Road.

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 11, 1865.

Location. 37° 22.992′ N, 78° 47.381′ W. Marker is in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. Marker can be reached from Old Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 24) south of Joel Sweeney Lane (Virginia Route 710), on the right when traveling west. Located in 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. Surrender of the Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); After the Surrender (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Banjoists (within shouting distance of this marker); Popularizer of the Banjo (within shouting distance of this marker); Appomattox River (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee's Apple Tree (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Appomattox River

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(about 400 feet away); Grant and Lee Meeting (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.

Also see . . . Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. National Park Service (Submitted on March 29, 2021.)

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 16, 2017

2. Artillery Park Marker

Cannons, limbers and caissons on display at this location.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.