The large structure (center right) is the Clover Hill Tavern where paroles were printed for 28,231 Confederate soldiers. This ca. 1937 image shows the tavern, slave quarters (behind), and tavern kitchen (center left). Buildings built ca. 1819.
Designations National Historical Park - April 15, 1954
National Historical Monument - August. 13, 1935
U. S. War Department Battlefield Site - June 18, 1930
Did You Know?
General George Armstrong Custer, of Little Bighorn fame, received the flag of truce at Appomattox Court House that brought about a cessation of hostilities leading to the surrender meeting between Lee and Grant. *Original Truce Flag exhibited at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.