Near Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

"Stonewall" Jackson Hill

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

1. "Stonewall" Jackson Hill Marker

Marker is in a dangerous location on a curve with no parking area.

Inscription. From this point, "Stonewall" Jackson shelled Hancock, Md., Jan 5, 1862. After destroying supplies, the B&O Railway track and the bridge over the Great Cacapon, Jackson marched his army of 8,500 men to Romney and captured it, January 14.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.

Location. 39° 41.399′ N, 78° 11.184′ W. Marker is near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 522 and River Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 522. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 259 Brosius W Ln, Berkeley Springs WV 25411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Virginia (Morgan County) / Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); Siding and Packing House Site (approx. half a mile away in Maryland); The Tonoloways (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); Hancock (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); a different marker also named Hancock

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(approx. 0.7 miles away in Maryland); Hancock's Orchard Industry (approx. 0.7 miles away in Maryland); Hancock in the Canal Era (approx. 0.7 miles away in Maryland); Joseph Hancock, Jr. (approx. 0.7 miles away in Maryland).

"Stonewall" Jackson Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, September 28, 2008

2. "Stonewall" Jackson Hill

US 522 bridge crossing the Potomac River to Hancock, MD.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,117 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.