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

“Stonewall” Jackson

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.

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

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); U.S.S. West Virginia Bow Flag Staff (a few steps from this marker); Clarksburg (a few steps from this marker); Combat Wounded (within shouting distance of this marker); The Immigrants (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Stonewall Jackson Birthplace (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

Categories. • War, US Civil •

By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

2. "Stonewall" Jackson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 38 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.