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

Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

1. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument

Inscription.
"Look at Jackson there -- Standing like a stone wall"
Brig. Gen. Bee, at the First Battle of Manassas

Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, Lt. General, C.S.A. Born in Clarksburg, January 21, 1824. Died May 10, 1863, from wounds received near Chancellorsville, Virginia, while fighting for a cause he believed to be just.

A world renowned soldier and military strategist who walked humbly with his God. Statue by Charles Keck, Sculptor, of New York.

Erected 1953 by Stonewall Jackson Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial 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 date for this entry is January 21, 1861.

Location. 39° 16.743′ N, 80° 20.351′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Main Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. The statue 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Meetings (here, next to this marker); "Stonewall" Jackson (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial

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(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); Clarksburg Convention (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

More about this monument. Statue by Charles Keck

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

2. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument

Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

3. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson

Lt. General C.S.A.
Born in Clarksburg
Jan. 21, 1824

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 13, 2014

4. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument

Photographed By Mary Neutzling, July 30, 2002

5. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Mary Neutzling of Canton, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.