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Arm of Stonewall Jackson
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By Bill Coughlin, November 10, 2007 | |
| | | 1. "Stonewall" Jackson's arm | | |
Inscription. Arm of
Stonewall Jackson
May 3, 1863
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Location. 38° 19.085′ N, 77° 43.943′ W. Marker is near Locust Grove, Virginia, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Constitution Highway (State Highway 20), on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Located at Ellwood Cemetery just to the south of the Ellwood (Lacy) House. Marker is in this post office area: Locust Grove VA 22508, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Stonewall” Jackson’s Arm (here, next to this marker); Union Headquarters (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); A Military Scene (about 500 feet away); Ellwood (about 500 feet away); Archeology at Ellwood (about 500 feet away); Grant Comes to Virginia (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Campaign of 1781 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grant’s Headquarters (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Locust Grove.
Regarding Arm of Stonewall Jackson. This is one of several markers for the Battle of Chancellorsville associated with the wounding and death of General "Stonewall" Jackson. See the Wounding of Stonewall Jackson Tour by Markers in the links section for a listing of related markers on the tour.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, November 10, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Arm of Stonewall Jackson Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Is Jackson's Arm Still Buried here?. (Submitted on December 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Wounding of Stonewall Jackson Virtual Tour by Markers. This virtual tour includes markers on the Wounding of Stonewall Jackson walking trail and sites associated with the Jackson's death on May 10, 1863. (Submitted on December 8, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Bill Coughlin, November 10, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Ellwood - Lacy House | | After Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson's left arm was amputated on May 3, 1863, Jackson's chaplin, Rev. B. Tucker Lacy, brought the limb to his brother's estate, "Ellwood," and buried it in the family cemetery. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,247 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 2. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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