Appomattox Court House
1865General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
19.2 mi away
Everything Lynchburg is known for
General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
22 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Lynchburg owes its existence to the James River. Before it was a city, it was simply a convenient crossing point. John Lynch saw the potential, establishing a ferry service in 1786 and lending his name to the burgeoning…
Prepare to be transported back to the golden age of theatre! This spot marks the location of the Academy of Music, a grand stage that once hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment. The Academy of Music was…
Look up! That towering steeple belongs to Court Street Baptist Church, a beacon of faith and resilience for Lynchburg's Black community since before the Civil War. In 1843, a group of free and enslaved African Americans…
Right here stands a house that helped shape the financial landscape of the entire nation: The Carter Glass House. Built in 1827, this was the longtime home of Carter Glass. Born in 1858, Glass rose to become a powerful…
Pull over here for a minute – this unassuming building is the last of Lynchburg’s antebellum taverns, offering a glimpse into the city's early days. This is the Western Hotel, also known as Joseph Nichols' Tavern.…
Ever wonder how a beautiful home overlooking the James River got a name like Point of Honor? It's a bit darker than you might think. This spot was once a clandestine dueling ground. Built in 1815, Point of Honor was the…
Looking for your Lynchburg roots? This is a great place to start. The Jones Memorial Library, now located on Memorial Avenue, was originally established on Rivermont Avenue in 1906. It opened its doors in June 1908,…
Step back in time at the Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg's oldest and most fascinating burial ground. This wasn't just a place for the town's elite; it became the final resting place for a truly diverse mix of people.…
Imagine poetry blooming in this very spot! This is the Anne Spencer House, home to a remarkable woman who helped shape the Harlem Renaissance. From 1903 until her death in 1975, Anne Spencer lived here, writing and…
These unassuming buildings tell a tale of Lynchburg's industrial boom! This area, now the Kemper Street Industrial Historic District, was once a hive of manufacturing activity. Starting in the early 1900s, factories and…
Imagine a whimsical palace, not for royalty, but for exotic birds! This is the Aviary in Lynchburg's Miller Park, built in 1902. Randolph Guggenheimer of New York City gifted this Queen Anne-style structure to…
Here, on this hilltop, stood a crucial defense protecting Lynchburg from Union forces during the Civil War. In 1864, Confederate troops under General Jubal Early hastily constructed Fort Early, a square earthen fort, as…
Pull over for a second—this spot witnessed some pretty important early Lynchburg history. This is Sandusky House, built around 1808 by Charles Johnston. Johnston was a prominent figure, and his home became known for its…
This bridge isn't just steel and rivets; it's a survivor, witnessing over a century and a half of American history rumble across its tracks. Originally built around 1853 by the South Side Railroad, this bridge,…
Imagine escaping the pressures of the presidency to a place designed entirely by you. That's what Poplar Forest was for Thomas Jefferson. He inherited this land in 1773 but didn't start building his retreat until 1806.…
Imagine a time when churches and schools were open to almost everyone... except Native Americans. That's the story of this spot near the Bear Mountain Indian Mission School. In 1868, a piece of land was donated to the…
Imagine a world where presidents walked through these very rooms! Liberty Hall, right here in Forest, Virginia, is one of the few surviving Federal-style homes from the 1700s in Central Virginia. Built in 1778, Liberty…
The day before Lee's surrender, a crucial battle was fought right here to cut off Confederate supplies. On April 8th, 1865, Union cavalry, led by General George Armstrong Custer, attacked Confederate supply trains at…
Imagine standing in the very room where a nation began to heal. This is the McLean House, where the Civil War effectively ended. On 1865, after fighting near the original McLean farm, General Robert E. Lee of the…
General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
Here, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War. This quiet spot in Appomattox County, Virginia, marks a pivotal moment in American history. On April 9 1865, after years of…
Step inside the former courthouse that lent its name to the village where the Civil War effectively ended. This is the Old Appomattox Court House. Built in 1846, this building served as the courthouse for Appomattox…