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

Battle of Appomattox Station

April 8, 1865: 4-8 p.m.

Photographed by William Barnard, June 9, 2014

1. Battle of Appomattox Station Marker

Inscription. One of the last battles of the Civil War took place one mile west of here. After capturing Confederate supplies, General George Custer's cavalry charged through the woods into the cannon fire of Confederate General Reuben Lindsay Walker's troops. Though unsupported by infantry, Walker's men repulsed the first three charges, but Custer's final assault captured 25 cannon, 200 wagons, and 1,000 prisoners. The Federals dispersed Walker's artillery and secured the Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Road. By holding the high ground west of Appomattox Court House they blocked the road General Lee intended to use and force his surrender the next day.

Erected by Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - National Park Service - US Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 22.39′ N, 78° 49.027′ W. Marker is near Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. It is on State Highway 24, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Grant's Headquarters Wayside in Appomattox Court House National Historic

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Site. 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,

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: Grant’s Pursuit (a few steps from this marker); “Message of Peace” (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Colored Troops At Appomattox (within shouting distance of this marker); The 24th Corps "Flying Hospital" (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shattered Home (about 600 feet away); Mackenzie's Fight (about 700 feet away); Fate of the 11th Maine (about 700 feet away); "By Loyalty and Bravery" (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.

Also see . . . The Battle of Appomattox Station.

Photographed by William Barnard, June 9, 2014

2. Battle of Appomattox Station Marker

Civil War Preservation Trust page offering detailed information about the battle. Despite the growth of the town of Appomattox, a portion of this battlefield remains undeveloped. (Submitted on April 24, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Map of the Battle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

3. Map of the Battle

Photographed by Craig Swain, April 18, 2010

4. Battle of Appomattox Station Marker

Grant's Headquarters Wayside image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2017

5. Grant's Headquarters Wayside

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,908 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2015, by William Barnard of Fairfax Station, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on April 24, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on March 22, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.