Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

"Stonewall" Jackson

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

1. "Stonewall" Jackson Marker

Inscription. Birthplace of General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. After a brilliant Mexican War record, he joined the Confederacy in 1861, earned his nickname and advancement in rank in first Battle of Bull Run, and was killed at Chancellorsville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1861.

Location. 39° 16.743′ N, 80° 20.348′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. The marker is on the plaza of the Harrison County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Little Kanawha Valley.

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

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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: Union Meetings (here, next to this marker); Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Merchants National Bank (a few steps from this marker); John W. Davis (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of Staff Sergeant Richard Jackson Swiger (a few steps from this marker); Clarksburg (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named In Honor of Staff Sergeant Richard Jackson Swiger (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. U.S.S. West Virginia Bow Flag Staff (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

2. "Stonewall" Jackson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 879 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.