Near Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Jackson's Mill

By Mike Wintermantel

1. Jackson's Mill Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Boyhood home (2 Mi. W.) of Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. First mill was built about 1808 by grandfather, Col. Edward Jackson, a leader in border affairs. Now site of the West Virginia 4-H Camp for Boys and Girls.

Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 39° 3.848′ N, 80° 27.315′ W. Marker is near Weston, West Virginia, in Lewis County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson's Mill Road and U.S. 19, on the right when traveling north on Jackson's Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weston WV 26452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Weston Colored School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Weston State Hospital (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Weston State Hospital (approx. 1.9 miles away); Louis Bennett Library (approx. 2 miles away); Weston (approx. 2 miles away); Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

By Mike Wintermantel

2. Jackson's Mill Marker

(approx. 2 miles away); Lewis County War Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Henry Flesher (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.

More about this marker. Not sure if this marker has another separate message on the other side. I will keep it as is for now.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Check reverse side for separate message. • Can you help?