Appomattox Virginia Map

About Appomattox, Virginia

Appomattox is a locality in Appomattox County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,084. The population density is 362.5 people per km². Appomattox is located at 37.3571°N, 78.8253°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24522.

Appomattox rests in the rolling Piedmont landscape, a place where the very air seems to carry the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain. It lies 17.1 miles east-southeast of Madison Heights, VA (from Madison Heights, VA: bearing 107°T), and is situated 17.8 miles east-southeast of Lynchburg. The land here is not dramatic, but quietly insistent, with broad fields giving way to dense woodlands that whisper secrets of seasons past. Gentle slopes define the terrain, punctuated by the occasional rocky outcrop, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, falls in long, golden shafts through the trees, illuminating dust motes dancing in the humid air. The Appomattox River, a ribbon of brown water, meanders through the region, its banks shaded by ancient oaks and sycamores, a constant, low murmur against the stillness. The soul of Appomattox is inextricably bound to its profound historical significance, the quiet fields and courthouse square bearing witness to a turning point in American history. It was here, in 1865, that the nation’s fractured heart began its slow mending, a memory that permeates the local character, lending a certain gravity to the courteous exchanges and the measured pace of life. The economy, once tied to agriculture and the processing of its yields, now finds a balance between preserving its heritage and embracing a more diversified present, with small businesses and craftspeople adding to the local color. Travelers often come seeking the profound resonance of this place, a tangible connection to the past that feels both somber and hopeful, like the tenacious green shoots that push through the soil each spring.

About This Appomattox Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Appomattox, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.357089, -78.825291. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Appomattox and Appomattox County.

Detailed location data for Appomattox includes the ZIP code (24522), telephone area code (276), county seat of Appomattox County (Appomattox), and school district assignment (Appomattox County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Appomattox is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.