Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, State forest in Appomattox and Buckingham counties, United States.
Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest is a state forest spanning across the Piedmont region of Virginia, featuring a mix of oak, hickory, and pine woodlands throughout its terrain. The woodland covers a substantial area where visitors can explore diverse forest ecosystems and natural features across the landscape.
The forest was established in 1954 following government acquisition of abandoned farmland during the 1930s. This land recovery program aimed to restore natural forest cover in areas that had been intensively farmed.
General Robert E. Lee's Civil War retreat route crosses through the forest, connecting it to significant American military history.
A trail system allows movement through the forest for hiking, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities across varying terrain. Visitors should be prepared for changing landscape conditions and different forest zones when exploring the area.
Holliday Creek is monitored by scientific institutions that track water quality and ecosystem data over long periods. This ongoing measurement helps reveal how the forest landscape changes naturally over time.
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Hampden–Sydney College
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
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Yogaville
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McLean House
6.3 km
Old Appomattox Court House
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Old Appomattox Court House
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James River State Park
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Holliday Lake State Park
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Appomattox Court House
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park ruins
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Jones Law Office
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Venable Hall
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Peers House
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Cushing Hall
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New County Jail
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Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58
29.4 km
Charles Sweeney Cabin
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Appomattox River Bridge
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Montezuma
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Holliday Lake 4-H Educational Center
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Buffalo Presbyterian Church
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Rock Cliff
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Appomattox Historic District
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Brightwells Mill Complex
29.1 km
Bocock-Isbell House
6.2 km
Edge Hill
20.6 km
Perry Hill
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Buckingham Training School
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