Near Falling Waters in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
General Stonewall Jackson
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011
1. Stonewall Jackson Marker
General “Stonewall” Jackson
This tablet is erected by the Berkeley County Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy to commemorate an instance of General Jacksons remarkable bravery at all times in the face of the gravest danger.
On this site July 2, 1861, General Jackson was seated under an oak tree giving orders when fired upon by Federal troops. A cannon ball cut off a limb of the tree, but Jackson, unhurt, rode calmly away.
Erected by United Daughters of the Confederacy - Berkeley County Chapter.
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 July 1966.
Location. 39° 32.233′ N, 77° 54.607′ W. Marker is near Falling Waters, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is on Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5006 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg WV 25404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Battle of Falling Waters (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Falling Waters (approx. half a mile away); Skirmishers Pull Back
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Other markers no longer nearby. Battle of Falling Waters (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Battle of Falling Waters (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. View series of markers relating to the Battle of Falling Waters.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011
2. Marker on Williamsport Pike
Gen. Jackson actually did not acquire the sobriquet "Stonewall" until three weeks after the events described on the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011
3. Stonewall Jackson Marker
The marker is located on the Falling Waters Battlefield. This July 2, 1861 battle was the first to occur in the Shenandoah Valley.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 19, 2017
4. General “Stonewall” Jackson Marker
Flag and chain fence have been installed at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,324 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 8, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
