Ansted in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Jackson's Mother

Photographed 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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ansted WV 25812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Haven Veterans' Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hawks Nest Strike (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Nelson Page (about 300 feet away); History Around the Cupola (about 300 feet away); Did You Know? (about 300 feet away); Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster (about 300 feet away); Westlake Cemetery

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(about 500 feet away); Tyree Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map 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.

US Rt 60 (facing west) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 11, 2010

2. US Rt 60 (facing west)

Grave site for Julia Jackson Woodson - Stonewall Jackson's Mother image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 26, 2012

3. Grave site for Julia Jackson Woodson - Stonewall Jackson's Mother

In Westlake Cemetey in Ansted, WV

Julia Jackson Woodson Grave Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed 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.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,469 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania.