Appomattox
in Appomattox County of Virginia, United States
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Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field (21 mi) - Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (58 mi)
- Danville Regional Airport (61 mi)
- Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (63 mi)
- Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (63 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (83 mi)
- Raleigh Durham International Airport (102 mi)
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (107 mi)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (133 mi)
- Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
- Falling River Country Club (Golf course, 0 mi)
- Cannon Ridge Golf Club (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Greene Hills Golf Club (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Greenway Creek Golf Course (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Monte Vista Golf Club (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Poplar Grove GC (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Virginia Tech Golf Course (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Boonsboro Country Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Cedar Hills Golf Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Hat Creek Golf Course (Golf course, 22 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.357 and -78.825 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 21' 25" and W -78° 49' 31"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 07:08 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:02 am and 5:00 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Touring Appomattox
Appomattox in Appomattox County (Virginia) with it's 1,759 residents is a town located in United States about 144 mi (or 232 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.
Time in Appomattox is now 07:08 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Appomattox, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field in a distance of 21 mi (or 33 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 86 mi (or 139 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rustburg, Amherst, Lynchburg, Buckingham and Charlotte Court House. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F
| Morning Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 3°C / 38 °F |
| Night Temperature | 2°C / 35 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 44% |
| Air Pressure | 1005 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 42% of sky |
| General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
7°C (44 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
14°C (56 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Appomattox Inn and Suites
Longacre Bed And Breakfast
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Videos from this area
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150th Anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox
A slide show of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. April 4, 2015.
Civil War Surrender Meeting 1865 - Appomattox, Virginia
Join us as we explore the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. This park includes the McLean House where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April...
Appomattox October 11, 2009 Reenactment by the South Carolina Regiment
Reenactment is at the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Virginia.
Appomattox Surrender Narration
Narration from the "Chamberlain-Gordon Salute" location. "The weapons, flags, and accoutrements of Lee's infantry were stacked before the Federals in a formal surrender ceremony that Brig....
Appomattox 150th - Hannah Reynolds Funeral (US Civil War)
From the 150th Anniversary of the Battle and Surrender at Appomattox the park service put on a funeral service for the only civilian casualty at the Battle of Appomattox Court House on April...
Appomattox Living History
Brief portion of a living history presentation at Appomattox Court House, from the perspective of a resident of the town.
Clover Hill Tavern
Portion of the interior of Clover Hill Tavern, showing the parole printing press display. "Built in 1819, this oldest village structure was where parole passes were printed for Confederate...
Retreat to Appomattox
A portion of the presentation explaining the retreat and advance of forces that led to the surrender of Lee at Appomattox Court House.
Southland Band @First Fridays Farmville all my rowdy friends.mpg
Southland Band from Appomattox Va (cover) Johnny White lead singer and manager. Jerry Harvey Jr. lead guitar and vocals Jason White lead guitar and vocals Tony Easter keyboard and vocals...
Museum of the Confederacy www.appomattoxvarealestate.com
Museum of the Confederacy, Appomattox, VA.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Appomattox, Virginia
Appomattox is a town in Appomattox County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,043 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Appomattox County. Appomattox is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Appomattox Court House
The Appomattox Courthouse is the current courthouse in Appomattox, Virginia built in 1892. It is located in the middle of the state about three miles (5 km) northwest of the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, once known as Clover Hill - home of the original Old Appomattox Court House. The "new" Appomattox Courthouse is near the Appomattox Station and where the regional county government is located.
Appomattox Campaign
The Appomattox Campaign was a series of battles fought March 29 – April 9, 1865, in Virginia that culminated in the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and the effective end of the American Civil War. At the conclusion of the Richmond–Petersburg Campaign (also known as the Siege of Petersburg), Lee's army was outnumbered and exhausted from a winter of trench warfare over a 30 mi front, numerous battles, disease, and desertion.
Battle of Appomattox Station
The Battle of Appomattox Station was fought April 8, 1865, during the Appomattox Campaign of the American Civil War. Maj. Gen. George Armstrong Custer's Union cavalry, en route to Appomattox Station, clashed with the reserve artillery of the Confederate Third Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, under Colonel Lindsay Walker. The Union army was ordered to take control of the four supply trains that awaited General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
WOWZ
WOWZ is a Silent broadcast radio station licensed to Appomattox, Virginia, serving Appomattox and Appomattox County, Virginia. WOWZ is owned and operated by Perception Media Group, Inc.
WTTX-FM
WTTX-FM is a Southern Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Appomattox, Virginia, serving Appomattox and Appomattox County, Virginia. WTTX-FM is owned and operated by Baker Family Stations under the Non-Profit Organization Positive Alternative Radio Inc. based in Blacksburg, VA.
Appomattox County High School
Appomattox County High School is a public high school located in Appomattox, Virginia. Appomattox has an enrollment of 686 as of 2008. Its teams are known as the Raiders and its colors are blue, grey, and red. The school was built in 1973. It is known for its size and its constant switching in the VHSL between Group A Dogwood and Group AA Seminole Districts.
Charles Sweeney Cabin
The Charles Sweeney Cabin is a structure within the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. It was registered in the National Park Service's database of Official Structures on June 26, 1989.
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