Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

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Appomattox Court House, located in Virginia, is widely recognized as the location where, on April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, therefore bringing an end to the American Civil War. The site is historically significant and has been the setting for many ghost stories and legends. Augustus Root, a lieutenant colonel in the 15th Regiment of the New York Volunteer Cavalry, is the subject of a story that is particularly noteworthy. During the conflict at Appomattox Court House, a bullet to the neck instantly claimed Root's life. The yard of Lewis Isbell's house, which is now the park headquarters for Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, was used to temporarily bury his remains so that they might be preserved for future generations. Locals have long called this house "The Haunted House of Appomattox," and they blame Root's presence for the unexplained events. Another testimony that is intriguing comes from a forum conversation in which a reenactor shared a personal experience that they had while they were at Appomattox. He was awakened in a makeshift barn shelter by the sound of heel plates clicking on concrete. After he spoke out loud and identified himself as a Confederate soldier, the phenomenon stopped occurring. Despite his efforts to find someone, he was unable to locate his intended target. Additionally, the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is home to a rag doll known as the "Silent Witness." During the surrender, the doll was present, and later on, Union soldiers were seen tossing it around. After being lost for a long time, it was returned to Virginia, where it is now on display in a museum in the park, which is visited by many.

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The Appomattox Court House is a National Historical Park of original and reconstructed 19th century buildings in Appomattox County, Virginia.

111 National Park Dr
Appomattox , VA 24522
Phone: (434) 352-8987
Open to the public: Yes

https://www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm

Lat: 37.375630
Lon: -78.798210

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The Appomattox Court House is a National Historical Park of original and reconstructed 19th century buildings in Appomattox County, Virginia. The village is famous as the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House and containing the house of Wilmer McLean, where the surrender of the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee to Union commander Ulysses S. Grant took place on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War. The McLean House was the site of the surrender conference, but the village itself is named for the presence nearby of what is now preserved as the Old Appomattox Court House.

The park was established August 3, 1935. The village was made a national monument in 1940 and a national historical park in 1954. It is located about three miles (5 km) east of Appomattox, Virginia, the location of the Appomattox Station and the "new" Appomattox Court House. It is in the center of the state about 25 miles (40 km) east of Lynchburg, Virginia.The historical park was described in 1989 as having an area of 1,325 acres (536 ha)

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Appomattox Court House \| National Park Foundation Added: 08/11/2019 By: sdonley	History comes to life at this historic park. Plan a national park trip to the scene of the end of the Civil War and experience history with your family.
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Yelp Page Added: 08/11/2019 By: sdonley	35 reviews of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park "This place was super cool and we spent a lot longer here than I thought we would. Only draw back is it's right in the middle of no where. I wish Generals Lee and Grant had consideredâ€¦
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3190	08/11/2019	sdonley	The apparitions of soldiers have been reported.
3191	08/11/2019	sdonley	The sounds of battle have been reported.
3192	08/11/2019	sdonley	Strange lights and orbs have been photographed and seen.