Appomattox Monument
historic site
- Built
- 1926-06-11
- Material
- bronze
- Inscription
- - APPOMATTOX - - HERE ON SUNDAY APRIL 9, 1865 - AFTER FOUR YEARS OF HEROIC STRUGGLE IN DEFENSE OF PRINCIPLES BELIEVED FUNDAMENTAL TO THE EXISTENCE OF OUR GOVERNMENT WE SURRENDERED 9000 MEN THE REMNANT OF AN ARMY STILL UNCONQUERED IN SPIRIT
- 1.8 mi off the Lee's Retreat
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 18:53 | 19:27 |
| June solstice | 05:56 | 20:01 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 07:04 | 18:39 | 19:14 |
| December solstice | 07:27 | 16:21 | 17:02 |
Local time (America/New_York).
37.37608, -78.80308
Elevation 250 m (modelled from terrain)