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Jackson's Mother
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By Bernard Fisher, August 11, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Jackson's Mother Marker | | |
Inscription. In Westlake Cemetery is the grave of the mother of General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. The monument at the grave was placed by Captain Thomas Ranson, who had fought in Jackson's old brigade in the War between the States.
Erected by State of West Virginia.
Location. 38° 8.165′ N, 81° 5.952′ W. Marker is in Ansted, West Virginia, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 60) and Cemetery Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ansted WV 25812, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. New Haven Veterans' Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Westlake Cemetery (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Tyree Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Contentment (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Contentment" (approx. 0.6 miles away); Salt Sand (approx. 1.5 miles away); Hawk’s Nest (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster (approx. 1.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Ansted.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Birthplace and grave of Julia Beckwith Neale-Jackson. |
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By Bernard Fisher, August 11, 2010 | |
| | | 2. US Rt 60 (facing west) | | |
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By Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Grave site for Julia Jackson Woodson - Stonewall Jackson's Mother | | In Westlake Cemetey in Ansted, WV | | |
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By Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Julia Jackson Woodson Grave Stone | | The original stone mentioned in the marker has become quite weathered over the years. Grave site is on northeast section of the cemetery. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 602 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania.
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