The Battle of Appomattox Court House
April 9, 1865
NPS Historian Patrick Schroeder describes the battles preceding Robert E. Lee's decision to surrender the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House on April 9. 1865.
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Battle Facts
Appomattox County, VA | April 9, 1865
Result: Union Victory
Estimated Casualties
652
Union
152
152
Confed.
500
500