National Historical Park · Virginia, United States
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is a national historical park in Virginia, United States, covering 1,775 acres (718 ha), established in 1930.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 1,775 acres (718 ha) |
| Established | 1930 |
| Coordinates | 37.3764° N, 78.7972° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is the preserved 19th-century village named Appomattox Court House in Appomattox County, Virginia. The village was named for the presence nearby of what is now preserved as the Old Appomattox Court House. The village is the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House, and contains the McLean House, where the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee to Union commander Ulysses S. Grant took place on April 9, 1865, commencing the end of the American Civil War.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 81.5 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 103.5 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 108.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Appomattox Court House National Historical Park?
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is in Virginia, United States (37.3764° N, 78.7972° W).
When was Appomattox Court House National Historical Park established?
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park was established in 1930, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Appomattox Court House National Historical Park?
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park covers 1,775 acres (718 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appomattox_Court_House_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/apco/ — Official park page.