Stonewall Jackson House
N 37° 47.105 W 079° 26.515
17S E 637198 N 4183113
Prior to the Civil War, Thomas J. Jackson was a professor at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. During that time he lived in this house on Washington Street.
Waymark Code: WM11D0
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2006
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Thomas Jonathan Jackson lived in Lexington from 1851-1861, while he was a professor of Natural Philosophy and an instructor of artillery tactics at the Virginia Military Institute. During that decade Jackson joined the Lexington Presbyterian church, married, bought the only home he ever owned, and lived quietly as a private citizen.
In April, 1861, Jackson rode off to war. He never returned to Lexington alive. Following the first battle of Manassas, T.J. Jackson became widely known by the nickname "Stonewall". Jackson earned lasting fame for his leadership of Confederate forces, especially during the Valley campaign of 1862. "Stonewall" Jackson died in May, 1863, as a result of wounds received at Chancellorsville. His body was brought back for burial in the cemetery on the south edge of town.
Source/Credit: www.stonewalljackson.org
Today the home is preserved as a museum and is owned and operated by the Stonewall Jackson Foundation. The home is open for tours Monday - Saturday form 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Adult Admission is $6.00
Street address:
8 East Washington Street
Lexington, Va. United States
24450
County / Borough / Parish: City of Lexington (Rockbridge County)
Year listed: 1973
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person - Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Domestic Dwelling
Current function: Museum
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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