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

Clover Hill Tavern Slave Quarters

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, December 20, 2025

1. Clover Hill Tavern Slave Quarters Marker

Inscription. At the time of the Civil War, an unknown number of the 22 men, women, and children enslaved by Clover Hill Tavern owner Wilson Hix lived in the structure to your right. In 1954, this building was reconstructed as a restroom facility for the nearby visitor center, then housed in the tavern. Today, the National Park Service recognizes that the use of the site as a restroom facility is inappropriate, and the restrooms have been closed.

Historical interpretation has changed over time. For decades, the stories of the African American residents of Appomattox Court House were often left in the margins.

Plans are underway to reclaim this building as a space to reflect on the lives of those who lived, toiled, and were freed here.

[Caption:]
The Clover Hill Tavern Guesthouse (L) with the remains of the quarters for the enslaved (R) circa 1937.
Image: NPS HE-063.01

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 37° 22.69′ N,

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78° 47.765′ W. Marker is in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. It can be reached from Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Lane near Bocock Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker stands on the grounds of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, on the walking path (Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Lane is for people walking only.). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 National Park Drive, 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 the North Atlantic Region,

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,

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: Clover Hill Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); McLean House

Clover Hill Tavern Reconstructed Slave Quarters & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, December 20, 2025

2. Clover Hill Tavern Reconstructed Slave Quarters & Marker

(about 400 feet away); Uncovering History (about 400 feet away); Lafayette W. Meeks (about 400 feet away); Anticipating Freedom (about 600 feet away); The Isbell House (about 600 feet away); Appomattox Court House (about 700 feet away); The Kelley Family (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.

Other markers no longer nearby. County Jail (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named The McLean House (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); April 1865 (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.