Notable Lewis Countians
Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson
1824–1863
One of the Confederacy's most famous generals, Jackson spent formative childhood years at his uncle's Jackson's Mill home in Lewis County. Jackson was born in Clarksburg—not Lewis County—but lived and worked for substantial periods at Jackson's Mill after he was orphaned.
Lewis County connection
Jackson was born in Clarksburg—not Lewis County—but lived and worked for substantial periods at Jackson's Mill after he was orphaned.
Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson in the 1863 Chancellorsville portrait.
Lewis County connection
Jackson was born in Clarksburg—not Lewis County—but lived and worked for substantial periods at Jackson's Mill after he was orphaned.
Career and public significance
One of the Confederacy's most famous generals, Jackson spent formative childhood years at his uncle's Jackson's Mill home in Lewis County.
His battlefield reputation shaped Civil War memory worldwide, while Jackson's Mill remains a major local place associated with his youth.
Reading the record carefully
Military achievement must be presented with Confederate service, slavery, and the rebellion's defense of a slaveholding society; commemoration is not endorsement.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1824
Born in Clarksburg, Virginia.
1830s
Spends much of his youth at Jackson's Mill.
1861–1863
Commands Confederate forces during the Civil War.
1863
Dies after being wounded at Chancellorsville.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- Stonewall Jackson biography
Library of Congress
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson
National Park Service
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Stonewall Jackson
Encyclopedia Virginia
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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