Rebuilt in 1963 and 1964, the structure now serves as the visitor center for Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

Built largely in the Georgian style with elements of Greek Revival design, the courthouse was two stories tall and made from brick.

[3] When Confederate military officer Robert E. Lee surrendered to Federal forces at Appommattox in the final days of the American Civil War, the courthouse was closed and was not used in the proceedings.

[2] For some time, the village had been in decline after it was bypassed by a railroad in the 1850s, and when the courthouse burned in 1892, the county government was moved to what is now known as Appomattox, Virginia.

[4] In 1963 and 1964, the courthouse was rebuilt, and it is now the visitor center for Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.