Winchester, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Jackson's Headquarters
"I am quite comfortable."
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 23, 2025
1. Jackson's Headquarters Marker
Confederate Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, commanding the Shenandoah Valley military district, lived in this house from mid-November 1861 through early March 1862. Here he planned a winter campaign against Union forces at Romney and Bath (present-day Berkeley Springs) and prepared to defend the Shenandoah Valley.
This Gothic Revival-style cottage, Alta Vista, was built in 1854 for William M. Fuller. The south-facing entrance overlooked a broad, open hillside with a commanding view of Winchester. The house’s owner in 1861, Lt. Col. Lewis T. Moore, 4th Virginia Infantry, offered it to the general for his headquarters. Jackson’s wife, Mary Anna, joined him in December 1861. During his time in Winchester, Jackson became fond of the community and hoped to settle here after the war. One hundred years later, the house was purchased for a museum. The collection includes many artifacts associated with Stonewall Jackson.
“The situation is beautiful. The building is of cottage style and contains six rooms. I have two rooms, one above the other. The lower room, or office, has a matting on the floor, a large fine table, six chairs, and a piano. The walls are papered with elegant gilt paper. I don’t remember to have ever seen more beautiful papering, and there are five paintings hanging on the walls. ... The upper
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Jackson's prayer book with initials "Maj. T. J. J. U.S.A."
"Alta Vista" ca. 1905. 1862 photograph of Jackson taken while residing in Winchester (right).
Erected by Virginia Civil War Trails.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.
Location. 39° 11.362′ N, 78° 9.922′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is on North Braddock Street north of Peyton Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 North Braddock Street, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Jackson’s Headquarters (here, next to this marker); Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Well (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Loudoun (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Loudoun
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 23, 2025
2. Jackson's Headquarters Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Jackson’s Headquarters (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Loyal Quaker and Brave Slave (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced another at this location.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 23, 2025
3. Alta Vista, Jackson's Headquarters
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
