McLean in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
William Whann Mackall
Brigadier General
| | Confederate States of America | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 11, 2009
1. William Whann Mackall Marker
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. It 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
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Battle of Lewinsville (approx. 0.4 miles away); 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); Odricks Corner (approx. 1.9 miles away); William Watters (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
via Find A Grave, unknown
2. William Whann Mackall
Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Lewinsville (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers Related to General Mackall
Also see . . . William Whann MacKall. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 11, 2009
3. William Whann MacKall Grave and Marker
The General's gravestone reads, Gen. Wm. Whann Mackall of the Confederate States Army, born at Georgetown D.C., Jan. 13, 1817. Died at Langley, Va., Aug. 19, 1891. Brave. Gentle. Modest. Distinguished in the Florida and Mexican Wars and in the War Between the States.
His wife lays at rest beside him. Aminta was the daughter of Francis Sorrel, of Savannah, Georgia. She was born July 8, 1823 and died Nov. 19, 1904. Aminta was also the sister of Confederate General Moxley Sorrel.
His wife lays at rest beside him. Aminta was the daughter of Francis Sorrel, of Savannah, Georgia. She was born July 8, 1823 and died Nov. 19, 1904. Aminta was also the sister of Confederate General Moxley Sorrel.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 11, 2009
4. Commodore Thomas Ap. Catesby Jones
Nearby is the gravesite of another military officer of note. Commodore Thomas Ap. Catesby Jones, who served with distinction in the War of 1812. He also was involved with early American relations with Hawaii. During one of his visits to what was known at the time as the Sandwich Islands, Jones returned a young Herman Melville to the United States. Jones' nephew, Catesby ap Roger Jones was a Confederate naval officer, commanding the C.S.S. Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,820 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on June 30, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
