After Appomattox
N 37° 32.802 W 078° 31.520
17S E 718617 N 4158400
After Leaving Appomattox, Robert E. Lee spent the night near the location of this marker.
Waymark Code: WMKCC
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2006
Views: 28
After Surrendering the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee departed and headed east returning to Richmond. On the Night of April 12, He camped near here. The Text of the marker reads:
AFTER APPOMATTOX
Just to the south a monument marks the spot where the tent of Robert E. Lee stood the night of April 12-13, 1865.
Marker Number: O-42
Marker Title: After Appomattox
Marker Location: Route 60 at Route 690 - in the Robert E. Lee Wayside
County or Independent City: Buckingham County
Web Site: Not listed
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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