Appomattox, Virginia
Appomattox is a town of 2,084 people in Appomattox County, Virginia.
Why visit Appomattox
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 18 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Appomattox Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Appomattox
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Appomattox
Appomattox is a town in Appomattox County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Appomattox had a population of 1,919. It is the county seat of Appomattox County.
From the Wikipedia article Appomattox, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
1,700 acres in Virginia (US) managed by the National Park Service
Appomattox Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Appomattox, Virginia
Appomattox River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Art Gallery of New Geneva
Museum
1878 Church Street, Appomattox
Feb-Dec Th 14:00-18:00, Fr 14:00-19:00, Sa 11:30-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes18
Baine's Books & Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
205 Main Street, Appomattox
Mo-We,Fr 08:00-18:00; Th 08:00-20:30; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Joe Bean's
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
203 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox
Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 09:00-19:00; PH closed
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
150 Oakville Road, Appomattox
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00
Loose Shoe Too Brewery
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
201 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox
Mo-Tu off; We 16:00-20:00; Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa...
El Cazador
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
7809 Richmond Highway, Appomattox
Mo,Su 11:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00
Granny Bee's
Restaurant · Regional
179 Main Street, Appomattox
Mo off; Tu-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Pino's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
7809 Richmond Highway, Appomattox
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Original Italian Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
195 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox
Taco Wagon
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
177 Old Courthouse Road, Appomattox
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.5 mi
2113 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox
10:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
1965 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
6 more on the map.
History
The town is named for the Appomattox River, which was named after the Appomattoc Native American tribe, one of the Algonquian-speaking Powhatan Confederacy, historically based in the coastal area and encountered by the English before the tribes of the Piedmont. The Appamatuck historically lived somewhat to the east of the present town, around the area of present-day Petersburg. At the time of European encounter, the area of Appomattox County above the Fall Line was part of the territory of the Manahoac tribe, who spoke a Siouan language.
At the time of the Civil War, the present community of Appomattox was the site of a railroad depot, called Appomattox Station on the line between Petersburg and Lynchburg, a stop on the Southside Railroad. The station is three miles west of the restored historic village of Appomattox Court House, the site of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, which essentially ended the American Civil War. The area is preserved as Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and is administered by the National Park Service.
The town was first named "Nebraska" in 1855. In 1895 it was renamed "West Appomattox". The first postmaster of "Nebraska, Virginia", was Samuel D. McDearmon.
From the History section of Appomattox, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship13
Appomattox Court House Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa
159 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox
Appomattox Assembly of God Church
Church · Protestant · 0.4 mi
1225 Confederate Boulevard, Appomattox
Appomattox Pentecostal Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal
212 Church Street, Appomattox
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare6
Map of Appomattox
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 4.1 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Appomattox (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Appomattox County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-01: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Madison Heights 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Lynchburg 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Amherst 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Timberlake 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Forest 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Altavista 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Stuarts Draft 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Monticello 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Waynesboro 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Charlottesville 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Appomattox Court House, VA, Theater IMG 4179, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Appomattox Historic District 3754, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Appomattox Bridge 3828, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Appomattox Court House Historical Park, Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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