Online Highways Home > Virginia > Appomattox Appomattox is located in Appomattox County, of which it is the county seat, 25 miles east of Lynchburg between Evergreen Prospect and Spout Spring along Highway 727 off Highway 460 near Buckingham-Appomattox State Forest in the Central Region of the state. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,772, an increase of 65 since 1990. One tradition says the community was named after an Indian queen, known as Apumetec; another says it was named for a tribe. Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant here on April 9, 1865, ending the Civil War. Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Babcock House | History Appomattox County Historical Museum | Public Libraries J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Budget Inn | Super 8 Appomattox VA | Residential and Commercial Real Estate Jim Nolen Real Estate | Science Appomattox | Virginia Counties Appomattox County | Virginia State Parks Holliday Lake State Park | See more Virginia Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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salottimc "High Bridge Trail SP stops just short of Pamplin (Appomattox Times) - http://www.wpcva.com/articles/2009/11/19/appomattox/news/news30.txt"
nvdaily "Eagles fall short against Appomattox http://bit.ly/077h0H2"
justinmsnyder "For those wondering, the belly dancers were the half-time show at a Roller Derby bout in Appomattox on Sat. @brandonpick @lauragibson"
safetrailhorse "We stopped by the bridge over the Appomattox River to talk with a man who had permission from Pat to launge his boat from her property."
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ricenpeace "Special hello to fellow central VAn Leland! Enjoyed Sun NASA TV show with TN Tchn...good Q&A. Hope to "see you" over Appomattox County soon!"
gasdieselprices "Police say driver fell asleep, flipped truck in Appomattox Co. http://bit.ly/7rxPTL"
AndyWendt "@InvasiveNotes Speaking of Grant. I just recently read that Custer was at Appomattox Court House when Lee surendered. #WhoKnew"
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roanokenews "A driver falls asleep and flips his truck in Appomattox... - http://fwix.com/article/12_af48cbcd09"
VANews0verviews "Flash: "A driver falls asleep and flips his truck in Appomattox County , causing delays" http://tinyurl.com/yfwctkv"
mysticalbill "Football Roundup Wise gets its fill with latest shutout: APPOMATTOX 42, CLARKE COUNTY 28: Raiders senior quarte.. http://bit.ly/8vYLSp"
johnleesandiego "' @dabzs sorta like Appomattox all over again, huh? #teaparty #iamthemob #tcot #tlot #glennbeck"
newsmchugh "Gretna wins, probably Appomattox too... High School football plays on!"
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