Battle of Appomattox Station

Battle of Appomattox Station (HM3K2)

Location: Appomattox, VA 24522 Appomattox County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 21.212', W 78° 49.683'

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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.

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Placed ByVirginia's Retreat
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Date Added Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at 6:38am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 692365 N 4136304
Decimal Degrees37.35353333, -78.82805000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 21.212', W 78° 49.683'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 21' 12.72" N, 78° 49' 40.98" W
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Area Code(s)434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 188 Main St, Appomattox VA 24522, US
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