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

Jackson's Mill

Photographed by Forest McDermott, June 10, 2008

1. Jackson's Mill Marker

Inscription. Site of boyhood home of Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. The first mill was built about 1808 by his grandfather, Col. Edward Jackson, who became a leader in border affairs. It is now the site of the W. Va. 4-H Camp for Boys and Girls.

Erected by State of West Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 39° 5.827′ N, 80° 28.136′ W. Marker is near Weston, West Virginia, in Lewis County. It is on Jacksons Mill Road (County Route 10), on the left when traveling west. It is between the old Jackson Mill entrance and the entrance to the Jackson Mill Conference Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 Jacksons Mill Road, Weston WV 26452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia.

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mary Conrad Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heritage Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jackson’s Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome (within shouting distance of this marker); Blaker's Mill Pond (about 400 feet away); McWhorter Cabin (about 500 feet away); Blaker's Mill (about 700 feet away); Cummins Jackson House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jackson’s Mill (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2021

2. Jackson's Mill Marker

The view west on Jacksons Mill Road. The location of Jackson's boyhood home is just out of frame on the right. the Jackson Mill Conference Center buildings are in the distance.

Jackson's Mill Replica of Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, June 10, 2008

3. Jackson's Mill Replica of Homestead

Replica of the old homestead located across road from the marker.

Old Jackson's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, June 10, 2008

4. Old Jackson's Mill

The mill is the only original structure remaining from the boyhood years of Jackson. Mill is located nearby on the west bank of West Fork River.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,037 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 21, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on June 21, 2012, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.