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	Appomattox Court House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Appomattox Court House is served by the Norfolk and Western railway.
		Ironically, because the First Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861, took place on the McLean farm farther north in Virginia, it can be said that the Civil War started in McLean's backyard in 1861 and ended in his parlor in 1865 (neither event, however, marked the true beginning or ending of hostilities).
		On April 10, 1940, Appomattox Court House National Historical Monument was created by the U.S. Congress to include approximately 970 acres (3.9 km²).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Appomattox_Courthouse (798 words)

	Steven T. Conner Real Estate - About the Area - Appomattox County
		Appomattox County was formed in 1845 from Buckingham, Prince Edward, Campbell and Charlotte Counties.
		When Appomattox county was formed in 1845, a courthouse was built in the village of Clover Hill, which had previously been in Prince Edward county.
		When the courthouse was destroyed in 1892, a new one was built about two miles west in the town of Appomattox, which had originally been named Nebraska.
	www.steventconnerrealestate.com /appomattox.htm (464 words)

	Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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		Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce in Appomattox, Virginia serves businesses and tourism in all of Appomattox County and offers visitor and tourism information at the old train station.
		Appomattox Victorian Vacation Rental The completely furnished Atwood Wilson House is a turn-of-the-century Victorian home available as a vacation rental for visitors to historic Appomattox and Central Virginia.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Appomattox_Courthouse,_Virginia.html (354 words)

	Battle of Appomattox Courthouse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Appomattox Courthouse was the final engagement of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia before surrendering to Ulysses S. Grant.
		Now both the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the James were converging on Appomattox.
		With his supplies at Appomattox destroyed, Lee now looked to the railway at Lynchburg, where more supplies awaited him.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Appomattox_Courthouse (1027 words)

	Glimpses of Historical Areas East of the Mississippi River
		The village of Appomattox Courthouse, now known as Old Appomattox Courthouse, at the time of Lee's surrender was the county seat of Appomattox County.
		After the burning of the courthouse in 1892, the county seat was moved to Appomattox Station, 3 miles south on the railroad from Richmond to Lynchburg, and is now the thriving town of Appomattox Courthouse.
		The surrender of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Courthouse on Sunday, April 9, 1865, was the culmination of a series of disasters which had befallen it since the opening of the spring campaign.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/glimpses3/glimpses4p.htm (842 words)

	Appomattox Court House - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Appomattox Court House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Former town in Virginia, USA, scene of the surrender on 9 April 1865 of the Confederate army under Robert E Lee to the Union army under Ulysses S Grant, which ended the American Civil War.
		The house where the surrender was signed is now a museum, 5 km/3 mi from the modern town of Appomattox.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Appomattox%20Court%20House (118 words)

	News articles for Appomattox, Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Appomattox Manor, home of the Eppes Family (1635-1979), supply base for Union forces during the siege.
		A federal judge has ruled that two Appomattox County ordinances restricting farmers' use of sewage sludge as fertilizer are illegal.
		But Appomattox not withstanding, states remained free to do as they liked about Thanksgiving, and Southern states liked to observe it when they chose.
	www.linkmorgue.org /united_states/full/Virginia/Appomattox.html (1157 words)

	Appomattox on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Obituary for a Tree: Appomattox Courthouse Honeylocust Surrenders to Old Age.
		Appomattox, Va., officials explore options to clean up inbound water.
		New Appomattox, Va., Tourism Director Continues to Wait for Raise.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/Appomatt.asp (386 words)

	Appomattox Court House - TheBestLinks.com - Appomattox Courthouse, American Civil War, April 16, April 9, ...
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		On April 10, 1940, Appomattox Court House National Historical Monument was created by the U.S. Congress to include approximately 970 acres (3.9 kmandsup2).
	www.thebestlinks.com /Appomattox_Courthouse.html (591 words)

	IMA Hero: Your Page - Apr 8, 2002
		Appomattox Court House is the name of the town where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant.
		In 1845, Appomattox County was formed, and Clover Hill was the county seat.
		It is called the Appomattox Courthouse (as opposed to Appomattox Court House, the town).
	www.imahero.com /yourpage/yourpage02APR08_archives.html (642 words)

	Place Called Appomattox by William Marvel. Chapter 1. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		That was a cheeky request in light of arguments posed for the very creation of Appomattox County, where voters had so long protested the lengthy journeys to their county seats to cast their ballots, but such a change would have worked to Mr.
		The political wizard of Appomattox seemed to be Thomas Bocock, the thirty-year-old commonwealth attorney who had already served one term in the legislature.
		The courthouse would radically change the face of the infant village, for it was to sit in the middle of the stage road, which would be divided to pass around it on either side.
	uncpress.unc.edu /chapters/marvel_place.html (8310 words)

	Civil War Battlefield Guide - -Appomattox Court House, Virginia (VA097) , Appomattox County, April 9, 1865 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Lee neared Appomattox Court House at about nightfall on April 8, only to see the glow of Sheridan's campfires to the west, his route of retreat.
		Appomattox Court House too is set aside as a special place where blue met gray and created something greater than themselves.
		Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, on Route 24 at Appomattox, includes 1,775 acres of the historic battlefield and village in the park; 270 of these acres are privately owned.
	college.hmco.com /history/readerscomp/civwar/html/cw_010914_appomattoxco.htm (2361 words)

	Encyclopedia: Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Appomattox Court House is a historic court house located in Appomattox, Virginia famous as the site of the surrender of the Confederate Army under Robert E. Lee to Union commander Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.
		The site is now commemorated as Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park, a United States National Historical Park.
		McLean was a retired Major in the Virginia militia, but was too old to enlist at the outbreak of the Civil War and decided to move into the Appomattox Court House in order to get away from the Civil War.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Appomattox-Courthouse%2C-Virginia (591 words)

	The Surrender At Appomattox Court House
		From that point he went by way of a crossroad to the south side of the Appomattox with the intention of moving around to Sheridan's front.
		Lee was so closely pressed that he was anxious to communicate with Grant by the most direct means, and as he could not tell with which column Grant was moving he sent in one copy of his letter on Meade's front and one on Sheridan's.
		About 1 O'clock the little village of Appomattox Court House, with its half-dozen houses, came in sight, and soon we were entering its single street.
	www.civilwarhome.com /surrender.htm (6232 words)

	Ann Harvey Durrum
		A Courthouse was built across the road from the Tavern and other businesses were established there during the 1850's.
		Civil and criminal cases were adjudicated in the courthouse, and farmers were attracted for business and social activities.
		Auctions of cattle and slaves were held next to the courthouse, and farmers set up stands to sell their produce.
	home.fuse.net /flund/annbio.htm (704 words)

	Appomattox Courthouse Robert E Lee Surrenders to Ulysses S Grant
		At daybreak the Confederate battle line were formed to the west of the Appomattox village.
		Negotiations began between General Robert E Lee and General Ulysses S Grant in the McLean House near Appomattox Court House, and the terms of surrender were agreed upon.
		Grade 4-8 With the exception of the Appomattox book, each of these titles opens with a dramatic moment or the high point of the historical happening.
	www.americancivilwar.com /appo.html (868 words)

	Slaget vid Appomattox - Wikipedia, den fria encyklopedin
		Slaget vid Appomattox var ett slag under det amerikanska inbördeskriget.
		General Robert E. Lee var pressad eftersom general Ulysses S. Grant hade lyckats förstöra hans förråd med förnödenheter i Appomattox.
		Efter att ha blivit besegrad av general Ulysses S. Grant, kapitulerade general Robert E. Lee med hela sin sydstatsarmé den 9 april 1865 vid Appomattox Courthouse.
	sv.wikipedia.org /wiki/Appomattox (221 words)

	Megan’s Appomattox Cover Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Appomattox Courthouse was reconstructed during the years 1963-1964
		The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse is transffered from the war department.
		Appomattox is authorized as a national historical monument.
	www.stmatthias.org /civilwar/Appomattox.htm (406 words)

	Appomattox County Virginia Real Estate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Appomattox County is located in the central region of Virginia.
		The US National Park Service operates the Appomattox Courthouse Historical Park which is located about 3 miles north of Appomattox.
		This park is located on the original site of the Appomattox Courthouse and all of the buildings are restored to the year 1865, when General Robert E. Lee surrendered and the US Civil War was ended.
	www.relocate-america.com /states/VA/cities/appomattox.htm (318 words)

	Appomattox Courthouse Surrender (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In most counties in the UnitedStates the local trial courts conduct their business in a centrallylocated courthouse which may also house the offices of the county treasurer, clerk and recorder and assessor.
		Thecourthouse is usually located in the county seat, although large metropolitancounties may have satellite or annex offices for their courts.
		Surrender is when soldiers give up fighting and become prisoners of war, either as individuals or when ordered to by their officers.
	www.bodawg.com /point/1128-appomattox-courthouse-surrender.html (341 words)

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		15-18, Appomattox and Lynchburg Once you get past the slower pace of life and drawls, Virginia is not that different from Seattle: people spend a lot of time talking about the weather.
		Appomattox is a tiny town whose two most important buildings (the Courthouse and the McLean house) were re-created, for the most part, from maps, plans, and photographs.
		On the right is the recreation of the Appomattox courthouse (the original was built in 1846 and burned in 1892).
	www.oz.net /~emilyw/Old_Email/Vol9.doc (1391 words)

	Appomattox Historical Society - Appomattox, Virginia
		When Appomattox is mentioned, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia by Gen. R.
		The Society maintains and operates the Appomattox County Museum and Clover Hill Village, both of which are convenient to the National Historic Park.
		Battle of Appomattox Station took place at the village of Nebraska, Virginia, two and one half miles southwest of Appomattox Courthouse.
	www.appomattoxhistory.org (396 words)

	Tourism & Attractions ~ Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Built in 1895, the building housing The Appomattox County Historical Museum was the County’s third jail and served in that capacity until May 1981.
		Appomattox Court House National Historical Park encompasses approximately 1,700 acres in the heart of Appomattox County.
		Clover Hill Village, operated by the Appomattox County Historical Society, is dedicated to Appomattox County historical preservation and education through a living history format that takes visitors back to the time period of the 1840's to the 1920's.
	www.appomattox.org /Attractions.asp (1147 words)

	Robert E. Lee's Surrender Report and Farewell to his Troops
		On the morning of the 7th rations were issued to the troops as they passed Farmville, but the safety of the trains requiring their removal upon the approach of the enemy all could not be supplied.
		Gordon withdrew across the Appomattox River, and the cavalry advanced on the Lynchburg road and became separated from the army.
		In the interview which occurred with General Grant in compliance with my request, terms having been agreed on, I surrendered that portion of the Army of Northern Virginia which was on the field, with its arms, artillery, and wagon trains, the officers and men to be paroled, retaining their sidearms and private effects.
	www.swcivilwar.com /LeeFarewell.html (1310 words)

	Historical Sites near Appomattox, Virginia
		The Appomattox Courthouse National Park, where General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, is located a mere 2.4 miles from the Atwood Wilson House in downtown Appomattox, Virginia.
		The Atwood Wilson House in downtown Appomattox is ideal for your vacation headquarters.
		Appomattox also boasts a fine local museum, a Living History Village, and Fred's Antique Car Museum.
	www.appomattoxvictorianrental.com /history.htm (138 words)

	Appomattox
		Appomattox is sort of a small-scale colonial Williamsburg.
		Visitors tour a number of buildings, including a jail, courthouse, store, and the McClean house, the site of Lee's famous surrender to Grant.
		Reenactors take on the garb and mannerisms of period characters for group talks, and the visitor center houses a small but highly interesting collection relating to the battle and Lee's retreat from Petersburg to Appomattox.
	www.oneeyed.homestead.com /Appomattox.html (96 words)

	Civil War 1865 Timeline Maps and Exhibits
		To Appomattox by Civil War expert Burke Davis is an expertly researched, historically grounded, deftly written retelling of the last nine days of the Civil War.
		Calkins, who was a historian at Appomattox and now is the Park Historian at Petersburg National Battlefield, uses his years of experience and knowledge of the last campaign of the War to construct an excellent narrative that explains the final fight for Petersburg and Grant's pursuit of Lee to Appomattox.
		On April 9, the two commanders met at Appomattox Courthouse, and agreed on the terms of surrender.
	www.americancivilwar.com /tl/tl1865.html (1480 words)

	Appomattox Courthouse / The Building (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The reconstructed county courthouse now serves as the Visitor Center/Museum for the National Park.
		At the Visitor Center on the first floor of the courthouse Park Rangers orient visitors to the site informing them of interpretive programs, exhibits, and various services available.
		Original Court House built in 1846, 1 year after Appomattox County was established, and burned in 1892.
	www.nps.gov /apco/court.htm (139 words)

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