Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

1. General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson Marker

Inscription. Julia Neale Jackson, visiting her father's home on this site Jan. 21, 1824, bore a son who became the Confederate hero "Stonewall" Jackson. At the first Battle of Bull Run, Gen. Bee cried, "there stands Jackson like a stone wall". The rally behind him brought a Confederate victory and immortalized his name.

Erected by Daughters Of The Confederacy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 21, 1824.

Location. 39° 15.973′ N, 81° 33.982′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. Marker is on 2nd Street west of Ann Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parkersburg WV 26101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Women of Courage (within shouting distance of this marker); Burr-Blennerhassett (within shouting distance of this marker); Vital Transportation Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert J. Woofter (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Blennerhassett Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Escape to Freedom / Women of Courage (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroads

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Blennerhassett Island (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkersburg.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 25, 2021

2. General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.