A Strategic Delay - Appomattox, VA
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One of many historical markers located inside the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
Waymark Code: WMN5EY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2014
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The plaque says, "As Lee’s Confederate Army retreated west, Federal forces blocked their way. Near this spot, Union artillery pieces commanded by Lieutenant James H. Lord and a cavalry brigade led by Brevet Brigadier General Charles Smith proved a strategic delay to the Confederate retreat – allowing time for other Federal units to move into position and ensure General Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, 1865."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Virginia 24, Appomattox, VA 24522, United States
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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