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Appomattox is a small town located in Appomattox County, Virginia. It is best known as the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House, the final engagement of the American Civil War. The town is located about 25 miles east of Lynchburg and is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Appomattox is home to the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, which preserves the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House and the village of Appomattox. The park includes the restored village of Appomattox, the McLean House, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, and the reconstructed court house where the surrender took place. The park also includes the reconstructed Confederate trenches and the reconstructed Union fortifications.

Appomattox is also home to several other historic sites, including the Appomattox Manor, the Appomattox Iron Works, and the Appomattox Presbyterian Church. The town also has a number of museums and galleries, including the Appomattox Museum of the Confederacy and the Appomattox Historical Society Museum. There are also several sites related to the Civil War, including the Confederate Cemetery and the Appomattox Monument.

Appomattox is accessible by car via U.S. Route 460, which runs through the town and connects it to Lynchburg and other nearby cities. The closest airport is Lynchburg Regional Airport, located about 25 miles away. There is also a bus service that runs between Appomattox and Lynchburg.