Appomattox County / Prince Edward County
(East Side):Appomattox County
Area 342 Square MilesFormed in 1845 from Buckingham, Prince Edward, Charlotte and Campbell, and named for an Indian tribe. This country was the scene of Lee's surrender, April 9, 1865.
(West Side):Prince Edward County
Area 356 Square MilesFormed in 1753 from Amelia, and named for Prince Edward, son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and younger brother of King George III. General Joseph E. Johnston was born in this county; Hampden-Sidney College is in it.
Marker is on Business U.S. 460, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
