Battle of Appomattox Station
Lee's Retreat
April 8, 1865
Union cavalry arrived early in the evening and captured three of Lee’s four supply trains. Advancing toward Appomattox Court House, they encountered the surplus Confederate wagons and artillery train. After a brief conflict, numerous wagons and cannons were captured.
Next Stop
Burkeville
44.6 miles
Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
