Appomattox in Appomattox County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The McLean House
(reconstruction)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1994
1. The McLean House Marker
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1712.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 22.645′ N, 78° 47.836′ W. Marker was in Appomattox, Virginia, in Appomattox County. Marker could be reached from State Highway 24, on the right when traveling west. Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Road, which is a walking path today, on the left when traveling west in Appomattox Court House National Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. A different marker also named McLean House (here, next to this marker); Lafayette W. Meeks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anticipating Freedom (about 400 feet away); The Isbell House (about 400 feet away); Clover Hill Tavern (about 400 feet away); Appomattox Court House
this page online
Also see . . . Park Service excerpt. The surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia allowed the Federal Government to redistribute forces and bring increased pressure to bear in other parts of the south that would result in the surrender of the remaining field armies of the Confederacy over the next few months. (Submitted on April 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1994
2. The Wilmer McLean House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1994
3. The McLean House Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1994
4. This National Geographic representation at McLean House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1994
5. The McLean House Parlor
Vintage Postcard Collection
6. Guillaume Painting
Painting by L.M.D. Guillaume (1816-1892) is on display at the Musuem (Visitor Center)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,909 times since then and 60 times this year. Last updated on September 28, 2010, by Thomas R. Terry of Appomattox, Virginia. It was the Marker of the Week April 5, 2015. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on September 29, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
