McLean in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Whann Mackall
Brigadier General
— Confederate States of America —
Resigned Commission to serve with Confederate Army May 1861-April 1865
Adjutant General to General Albert S. Johnston
Commanded at Island No. 10, taken prisoner, later exchanged
Commanded District of the Gulf
Chief-of-staff of the Army of Tennessee, serving under General Joseph E. Johnston,
throughout campaign against General Sherman in Georgia
Dedicated with gratitude and pride
Laura Ratcliffe Chapter 2639, McLean, United Daughters of the Confederacy
January 17, 2009
Erected 2009 by Laura Ratcliffe Chapter 2639, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.
Location. 38° 55.777′ N, 77° 11.852′ W. Marker is in McLean, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Great Falls Street and Chain Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in the cemetery for the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1724 Chain Bridge Rd, Mc Lean VA 22101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McLean Volunteer Firehouse (approx. one mile away); The Laughlin Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); McLean (approx. 1.1 miles away); Benvenue (approx. 1.3 miles away); Salona (approx. 1.4 miles away); Odrick’s Corner (approx. 1.9 miles away); William Watters (approx. 1.9 miles away); First Court House of Fairfax County (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLean.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers Related to General Mackall
Also see . . .
1. William Whann MacKall. Biography and grave site. (Submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Wikipedia biography of the Commodore. (Submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Old Sorrell-Weed House. Marker at the house in Savannah where General Mackall's wife Aminta resided before their marriage. (Submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,598 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.