Battle of Appomattox Station - Appomattox, VA
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N 37° 22.390 W 078° 49.027
17S E 693283 N 4138506
One of many historical markers located inside the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
Waymark Code: WMN5Q5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2014
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The plaque says, "One of the last battles of the Civil War took place one mile west of here. After capturing Confederate supplies, General George Custer's cavalry charged through the woods into the cannon fire of Confederate General Reuben Lindsay Walker's troops. Though unsupported by infantry, Walker's men repulsed the first three charges, but Custer's final assault captured 25 cannon, 200 wagons, and 1,000 prisoners. The Federals dispersed Walker's artillery and secured the Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Road. By holding the high ground west of Appomattox Court House they blocked the road General Lee intended to use and force his surrender the next day."
Group that erected the marker: NPS
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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