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. Marker is on State Highway 24, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Grant's Headquarters Wayside in Appomattox Court House National Historic Site. 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. Grant’s Pursuit (a few steps from this marker); “Message of Peace”

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(a few steps from this marker); Heritage Garden (approx. half a mile away); North Carolina Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named The North Carolina Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Raine Cemetery and Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); North Carolina (approx. 0.7 miles away); Confederate Artillery Position (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appomattox.

Also see . . . The Battle of Appomattox Station. 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.)

Photographed By William Barnard, June 9, 2014

2. Battle of Appomattox Station Marker

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 2,158 times since then and 39 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.