Appomattox Manor

Appomattox Manor is a two-story brick residence with white trim sitting on 10 acres of land. The house overlooks the point where the James River and Appomattox River meet.

The house was built in 1751 and later became central to the American Civil War. From 1864 to 1865, it served as General Ulysses S. Grant's command center during the siege of Petersburg.

The Eppes family shaped this place over generations through their deep roots in Virginia's colonial society. Visitors can see the rooms where an important part of colonial life unfolded.

The site is open to visitors during regular hours and offers guided tours through the furnished rooms. The surrounding grounds with gardens and river views are also accessible to explore.

The rooms of the manor hosted military strategy sessions during the war's final months. This direct link to high-level command makes the place a firsthand witness to the conflict's closing phase.

Location: Hopewell

Inception: 1751

GPS coordinates: 37.31670,-77.27720

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04