Appomattox Court House Battlefield

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is comprised of many of the village's original historic structures, along with several reconstructed buildings on approximately 1,700 acres in rural Virginia. The Wilmer McLean home, where the surrender was signed, is open to the public.  A driving tour and several trails cover the battlefield.

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Save 2.4 acres at Gaines' Mill, Cold Harbor and Appomattox Court House Battlefields.

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The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 512 acres at Appomattox Court House Battlefield.

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Related Battles

Appomattox County, VA | April 9, 1865
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
652
Union
152
Confed.
500
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