Town of Appomattox

Town of Appomattox History This is the site of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, which helped to end the Civil War. L.

Named after the Appomattox River, the Town of Appomattox is located in the heart of Virginia, just three miles from the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. Before and during the Civil War, the town now known as Appomattox was named “Nebraska, VA,” and was the site of a railroad depot on the line between Petersburg and Lynchburg. It was the inconvenience of this railroad’s location to

the original Appomattox Court House that led to the decline of the courthouse community. In 1892, a fire destroyed the courthouse building and the county relocated it to the depot area, which officially became the county seat in 1894. One year later, in 1895, the town was renamed to “West Appomattox.”

On June 2nd, 1925 came S. Ferguson, A. H. Clement, C. W. Smith and others, being more than twenty duly qualified voters of the thickly settled community known as Appomattox, in the County of Appomattox, and presented in open Court their petition, with proper notice attached, stating the time and place of presenting said petition to the Court, and the Court being satisfied that it will be to the interest of the inhabitants of said town; that the prayer of said petition is reasonable; that the general good of the community mentioned in said petition will be promoted by the incorporation of said community by the name of "The Town of Appomattox". -- excerpt from the Charter of the Code of the Town of Appomattox, Virginia.

06/03/2026

Telephone service to the Town municipal offices has been restored.

06/03/2026

The Town Municipal telephone lines will be down momentarily for maintenance.

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06/02/2026

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Meeting Notice:The Town Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at t...
06/02/2026

Meeting Notice:

The Town Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Appomattox Town Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia.

The full agenda packet for the meeting can be found at https://townofappomattox.com/meetings/

For assistance or questions, please contact the Town Office at (434) 352-8268 before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 or email the Deputy Town Clerk, Dianne Tanner, at dtanner@appomattoxva

06/01/2026

✨ MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY ✨

Every successful business begins with a plan.

No thriving entrepreneur reaches the next level by simply “winging it.” Sustainable growth, strong leadership, and long-term success are built through preparation, strategy, and intentional decision-making.

The real question is:
📈 Are you planning for growth?
👥 Are you preparing for the customers, clients, and opportunities that will come into your business?
🏢 Can your current systems, staffing, and infrastructure support the next level?

Growth is exciting...but growth without preparation can quickly become overwhelming. Strong businesses take the time to evaluate their operations, improve the customer experience, strengthen their teams, and build systems that create repeatable success.

Planning is more than writing goals down on paper. It’s creating a roadmap for where you want your business to go and building the foundation necessary to sustain it when opportunities arrive.

In Appomattox, entrepreneurship and economic development go hand in hand. When businesses grow strategically, our entire community grows stronger alongside them.

🌟 Plan with purpose.
📊 Build with intention.
🚀 Prepare for the next level.

06/01/2026

Appomattox Plans New Chapter By: Brittney Kay | Photos By: Brooke Moore Just under 25 miles east of Lynchburg, the town of Appomattox is known for its histo ...

Meeting Notice:The Town Council will hold a Council Retreat on Saturday, May 30, 2026, beginning at 8:00 am at Venue 184...
05/26/2026

Meeting Notice:

The Town Council will hold a Council Retreat on Saturday, May 30, 2026, beginning at 8:00 am at Venue 1848, 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, Virginia.

The full agenda for the meeting can be found at https://townofappomattox.com/meetings/

For assistance or questions, please contact the Town Office at (434) 352-8268 before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026 or email the Deputy Town Clerk, Dianne Tanner, at dtanner@appomattoxva

05/22/2026

🎉 What’s Happening in Appomattox This Weekend? 🎉
Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day weekend? Appomattox is packed with family fun, live music, local events, art, and community celebration! Be sure to shop local, support local, and experience all that Appomattox has to offer this weekend. ❤️🏡

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🎡🚒 Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department’s First Annual Fireman’s Carnival
📍 Thomasville Building | Appomattox

Get ready for TWO exciting days of rides, games, food, and family fun as the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department hosts its very first Fireman’s Carnival in partnership with Fun Time Amusements!

📅 Friday, May 22 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Saturday, May 23 | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🎠 Thrilling rides
🎯 Classic carnival games
🍔 Delicious food
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

Come out and support our local firefighters while enjoying a weekend full of community excitement!

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🎨🎷 An Evening at The Art Gallery of New Geneva
📍 1878 Church Street, Appomattox

Relax and unwind surrounded by beautiful artwork and the smooth sounds of jazzy vocals and live instruments.

🖼️ Free community event
🕛 Gallery open beginning at 12 Noon
🚪 Evening doors open at 6:30 PM

Enjoy complimentary snacks, specialty foods, hot & cold beverages, plus wine and beer while experiencing Appomattox’s growing arts and culture scene.

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🎶🍻 Live Music at Loose Shoe Too Brewery
📍 201 Old Courthouse Rd., Appomattox
📅 Friday, May 22

Loose Shoe Too Brewery welcomes The Living Room back for an evening of:
🎵 Great live music
🍺 Amazing craft beverages
🤝 Good fellowship
🎉 Relaxed hometown fun

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❤️ There’s always something happening in Appomattox!

Supporting local events, small businesses, artists, and organizations helps strengthen our community and fuels economic growth across the town.

Grab your friends and enjoy a night out supporting local entertainment and small business in Appomattox!

The Town Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Town M...
05/20/2026

The Town Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

The Town Municipal Office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Meeting Notice:The Town Council will hold a Council Workshop meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at...
05/20/2026

Meeting Notice:

The Town Council will hold a Council Workshop meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Appomattox Town Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia.

The full agenda packet for the meeting can be found at https://townofappomattox.com/meetings/

For assistance or questions, please contact the Town Office at (434) 352-8268 before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 or email the Deputy Town Clerk, Dianne Tanner, at dtanner@appomattoxva

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210 Linden Street
Appomattox, VA
24522

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+14343528268

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