Lexington, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Fame of Stonewall Jackson
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
1. The Fame of Stonewall Jackson Marker
British soldier of the highest rank,
says:
“The fame of Stonewall Jackson is no longer the exclusive property of Virginia and the South; it has become the birthright of every man privileged to call himself an American.”
This tablet placed by the Camp Frank Paxton, S.C.V., and the
Mary Custis Lee Chapter, U.D.C.
Erected by Sons of Confederate Veterans and Daughters of Confederate Veterans.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists.
Location. 37° 46.836′ N, 79° 26.722′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Virginia. Marker is on S Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the middle of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manly Memorial Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rev. Lylburn Downing
this page online
Additional commentary.
1. Stonewall Jackson and the American Civil War by G.F.R. Henderson
The quote by Viscount Wolseley is from his introduction to the book Stonewall Jackson and the American Civil War by G.F.R. Henderson, 1898.
— Submitted June 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
2. The Fame of Stonewall Jackson Marker
The marker is seen here on the base of the statue of Stonewall Jackson at his grave.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
3. Grave of Stonewall Jackson with Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
4. Closeup of Stonewall Jackson
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2012
5. Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery
The Fame of Stonewall Jackson marker is located in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on January 31, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 24, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
