Appomattox

Appomattox is a bronze sculpture in Old Town, Alexandria depicting a Confederate soldier standing with crossed arms and facing south toward Civil War battlefields. The figure was cast by sculptor Caspar Buberl and installed as a memorial to soldiers from the city.

The monument was cast in 1889 by sculptor Caspar Buberl to commemorate Alexandria residents who died during the Civil War. A time capsule buried at its base was discovered during a 1988 vehicle collision and contained historical materials that were returned to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

The statue remained at the intersection of South Washington Street and Prince Street until June 2020, when social changes prompted its removal.

The sculpture stood for many years at the intersection of South Washington Street and Prince Street in Old Town, making it easy to locate. The statue was removed in 2020, so it no longer stands at its original location for visitors to see.

A time capsule discovered at the statue's base during a 1988 vehicle collision revealed historical materials that returned to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Location: Alexandria

Inception: 1889

Creator: Caspar Buberl

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 38.80394,-77.04722

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59