Battle of APPOMATTOX

What is the battle of appomattox?

• The battle of Appomattox was a major battle in the civil war
• The battle led to the surrender of The confederate Army
• Fought on the morning of April 9, 1865
• Robert E. Lee surrendered at the McLean house

Appomattox courthouse

• Built in 1846
• Burned down in 1892
• Second courthouse constructed in 1892

McLean House

• Site of Confederate surrender
• Built in 1848
• The war began and ended on his property

Interesting Facts

• Thomas Tibbs fought in the battle on his own property
• George Custer received the flag of truce at appomattox
• Not all regiments got the message the war was over
• Battle was fought on palm Sunday
• Appomattox courthouse was closed on palm sunday

Bibliography

• http://www.historynet.com/appomattox-court-house-battle
• http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Appomattox_Campaignother