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Appomattox Court House
Appomattox Court House Review
To many history buffs, the Civil War lives on, but the history books say it ended here, 25 mi east of Lynchburg, on April 9, 1865, when Confederate General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant, leader of pursuing Union forces. There are 27 structures in the national historical park, restored to its 1865 appearance; most can be entered. A highlight is the reconstructed McLean House, in whose parlor the articles of surrender were signed.
- Address: 3 mi northeast of Appomattox, on Rte. 24, Lynchburg, VA, 24522 | Map It
- Phone: 434/352-8987
- Cost: June--Aug. $4; Sept.--May $3
- Hours: Daily 8:30--5
- Website: www.nps.gov/apco/
- Location: Lynchburg
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