The Peers House at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park was built in 1855. At the time of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, George Peers lived in the house, but it was owned by D. A. Plunkett. Peers bought it when Plunkett died in 1870.
A cannon and caisson (artillery supply wagon) sit on the front lawn. From this location, Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia fired its last artillery rounds. Confederate guns were aimed towards Union troops advancing from the west.
The Peers House was restored in 1954 and was for a time used for staff housing (and may still be). It is not open to the public.
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Last updated on June 24, 2023