Appomattox County, Administrative county in Virginia, United States.
The county stretches across 865 square kilometers of Virginia's Piedmont region, with the town of Appomattox serving as its administrative center.
The county, established in 1845 from portions of four neighboring territories, contains the McLean House where General Lee surrendered in 1865.
The Appomattox Court House National Historical Park maintains exhibits, artifacts, and educational programs about the American Civil War throughout the year.
Local government services, including emergency alerts and public safety information, are accessible through the Alert Appomattox notification system.
The rehabilitation project of the 1892 Courthouse transforms the structure into a modern facility while preserving its historical architecture.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1845
Capital city: Appomattox
Shares border with: Nelson County, Buckingham County, Prince Edward County, Charlotte County, Campbell County, Amherst County
Website: https://appomattoxcountyva.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.35897,-78.82644
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
3.2 km
McLean House
3.3 km
Old Appomattox Court House
3.2 km
Old Appomattox Court House
3.4 km
James River State Park
29.3 km
Holliday Lake State Park
17 km
Appomattox Court House
10 m
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park ruins
3.4 km
Jones Law Office
3.4 km
Diamond Hill Historic District
28.3 km
Peers House
3.4 km
New County Jail
3.4 km
Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58
21.2 km
Charles Sweeney Cabin
3.4 km
Appomattox River Bridge
4.3 km
Holliday Lake 4-H Educational Center
16.8 km
Buffalo Presbyterian Church
24 km
Galt's Mill Complex
24.8 km
Appomattox Historic District
698 m
Brightwells Mill Complex
22.5 km
Bocock-Isbell House
3.4 km
Edge Hill
18.5 km
Perry Hill
28.5 km
Campbell County Courthouse
25.9 km
Amazement Square
28.5 km
Blenheim
19 km
Lower Basin Historic District
28.3 km
Nebraska House
517 mReviews
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