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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox, Virginia • Appomattox County

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About This Property

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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park preserves the village where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865. The site includes the McLean House where the surrender took place, as well as other historic buildings and structures.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
1325.1
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Conservation; Military; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad; 1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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