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General “Stonewall” Jackson
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By Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Stonewall Jackson Marker | | |
Inscription. In Memory of
General “Stonewall” Jackson
This tablet is erected by the Berkeley County Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy to commemorate an instance of General Jackson’s remarkable bravery at all times in the face of the gravest danger.
On this site July 2, 1861, General Jackson was seated under an oak tree giving orders when fired upon by Federal troops. A cannon ball cut off a limb of the tree, but Jackson, unhurt, rode calmly away.
Erected by United Daughters of the Confederacy - Berkeley County Chapter.
Location. 39° 32.233′ N, 77° 54.607′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. Marker is on Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5006 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg WV 25404, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Battle of Falling Waters (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Falling Waters (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Falling Waters (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Falling Waters (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stumpy’s Hollow (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Falling Waters (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battles of Falling Waters (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hammond House (approx. 2.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Martinsburg.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Marker on Williamsport Pike | | Gen. Jackson actually did not acquire the sobriquet "Stonewall" until three weeks after the events described on the marker. | | |
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. View series of markers relating to the Battle of Falling Waters. |
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By Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Stonewall Jackson Marker | | The marker is located on the Falling Waters Battlefield. This July 2, 1861 battle was the first to occur in the Shenandoah Valley. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 453 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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