VA Stonewall Jackson Cemetery...

[Pete Longstreet]

I thought that Longstreet did not have a very good relationship?

I think after 157 years since Stonewall's death... any issues between them have subsided.

 

[jackt62]

It's somewhat of a popular myth that lemons were Jackson's favorite fruit. He'd eat em, but peaches were actually his favorite.

Here's a little bit on it from VMI themselves:

Is it true that Jackson loved lemons?
Jackson was very concerned about his health and followed a strict diet which emphasized fruits and vegetables. Although he enjoyed almost every variety of fruit, he had no special fondness for lemons; in fact, peaches were his favorite. Civil War historian James I. Robertson, Jr., Jackson's biographer, states that "no member of Jackson's staff, no friend, not even his wife ever mentioned Jackson had a particular penchant for lemons," and refers to the "lemon myth." It is true that Jackson was observed eating lemons on several occasions during the war; this was due only to the fact that he ate whatever fruit was available. When the Confederates captured a Union camp, lemons were sometimes among the food stores that they confiscated; the Union soldiers received lemons and other fruits more frequently than did their Confederate counterparts. Despite the historical inaccuracy, the story remains popular. Tourists who visit Jackson's gravesite at Lexington, Virginia, often leave lemons as a tribute.

404 - Virginia Military Institute

www.vmi.edu

I always thought that Jackson's alleged lemon craving fell into the category of "Famous Myths of the Civil War."

 

[Belle Montgomery]

General!

 

[John S. Carter]

I thought @Paul Yancey was joking lol, but apparently not. I'll make sure I bring Stonewall a lemon or two

'To paraphrase Lincoln as to Grant's drinking= '' Whatever reason that Jackson is eating those lemons does not matter ,just give them to other generals if that is what makes him fight like he does !

I think after 157 years since Stonewall's death... any issues between them have subsided.

Out of the issue,but did Jackson bring up charges of disobedience against him or A.P. Hill?Were these charges ever brought to trial ?

 

[Pete Longstreet]

'To paraphrase Lincoln as to Grant's drinking= '' Whatever reason that Jackson is eating those lemons does not matter ,just give them to other generals if that is what makes him fight like he does !

Out of the issue,but did Jackson bring up charges of disobedience against him or A.P. Hill?Were these charges ever brought to trial ?

In '62' on the march to Maryland, Jackson became frustrated with A.P. Hill for not following his marching orders. After feuding, Jackson placed Hill under arrest. The feud progressed to the point where Lee got involved. Although I believe the charges were still pending at the time of Jackson's death.

 

[Stone in the wall]

In '62' on the march to Maryland, Jackson became frustrated with A.P. Hill for not following his marching orders. After feuding, Jackson placed Hill under arrest. The feud progressed to the point where Lee got involved. Although I believe the charges were still pending at the time of Jackson's death.

I believe your right as Richard Garnet's charges were still pending and been much earlier in the year.

 

[Viper21]

Took this pic moments ago. Hopefully, later this week, I'll be able to post plenty more pics. Haven't had a chance yet but, I will.

 

[John S. Carter]

Took this pic moments ago. Hopefully, later this week, I'll be able to post plenty more pics. Haven't had a chance yet but, I will.

View attachment 358295

graveWhat is the building. and where is Jackson's grave? Is this a Confederate cemetary?

 

[Paul Yancey]

Nice picture. A truly beautiful part of our country.

 

[Viper21]

graveWhat is the building. and where is Jackson's grave? Is this a Confederate cemetary?

The house I'm on, is a private residence that backs up to Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. If you go back to the beginning of the thread, you can see where Jackson's memorial is, in relation to where I'm working. Although, I plan on taking a lot more pics of the cemetery, & posting them in this thread. I haven't had a chance yet but, will by the end of next week.

 

[Viper21]

As promised, I took a few moments today, & did a brief walk around the cemetery. I could spend an entire day in here, & not come close to seeing all of the interesting markers in this cemetery. I didn't have long but, did take a few pics to share:

"Virginia's War Governor", Gov Letcher:

The original burial plot of Stonewall Jackson:

This next marker was of interest, because of the huge magnolia tree growing on top of where the casket is. I was literally working nearby, & pondered how old the tree was. Figured the best way to find out was, to see when the plot was filled. Turns out, he too, was a Confederate soldier; with the Rockbridge Artillery.

An Irish immigrant Confederate. Hard to see from the pic but, at the bottom of the stone it says, "Confederate Soldier".

An interesting stone/marker:

Probably my favorite, & saddest find today:

Worth mentioning, most of these older Southern Crosses, are heavy gauge. They aren't the "cheap" ones bought today. These are beefy, & have obviously been in place for a long time.


Some more interesting stones:

I thought @lelliott19 would like the next one as, it's a doctor

I like how this marker tells the story of how he passed:

Love the inscriptions on these:

"Wounded in defending his native State. he died a few years after, but not before he had given promise of being as distinguished in letters as he had been faithful in arms. At the time of his death he was Professor in the College of William and Mary."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"He was a private in the College Company 4th Va Regiment. Stonewall Brigade. And fell at Manassas Aug. 28th 1862 in the 19th year of his age. The Young Patriot lost his mortal life in defending his native State. The Young Christian found his noble life in Christ who died for him."

I cant read all of the bottom, as this plot was protected by a fence, & the only way to have gotten a better picture would've been to enter the fence which, I wasn't going to do.

I think plenty will recognize this name. Kin to actor Bill Paxton

This last one has what appears to be, three brothers buried in the same plot:

This is a really cool cemetery. There's no way to cover it all without spending an entire day in it. I've pretty much made up my mind I'm going to do that at some point. It's my understanding there are over 100 Confederate soldiers buried here, many who served under Stonewall, & requested to be buried near him.

 

[John S. Carter]

As promised, I took a few moments today, & did a brief walk around the cemetery. I could spend an entire day in here, & not come close to seeing all of the interesting markers in this cemetery. I didn't have long but, did take a few pics to share:

"Virginia's War Governor", Gov Letcher:

View attachment 360238


The original burial plot of Stonewall Jackson:

View attachment 360239


This next marker was of interest, because of the huge magnolia tree growing on top of where the casket is. I was literally working nearby, & pondered how old the tree was. Figured the best way to find out was, to see when the plot was filled. Turns out, he too, was a Confederate soldier; with the Rockbridge Artillery.

View attachment 360240

View attachment 360241


An Irish immigrant Confederate. Hard to see from the pic but, at the bottom of the stone it says, "Confederate Soldier".

View attachment 360242


An interesting stone/marker:

View attachment 360243


Probably my favorite, & saddest find today:

View attachment 360244

Worth mentioning, most of these older Southern Crosses, are heavy gauge. They aren't the "cheap" ones bought today. These are beefy, & have obviously been in place for a long time.


Some more interesting stones:

View attachment 360245


View attachment 360246


View attachment 360247


View attachment 360248


View attachment 360249


I thought @lelliott19 would like the next one as, it's a doctor

View attachment 360250


I like how this marker tells the story of how he passed:

View attachment 360251


Love the inscriptions on these:

"Wounded in defending his native State. he died a few years after, but not before he had given promise of being as distinguished in letters as he had been faithful in arms. At the time of his death he was Professor in the College of William and Mary."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"He was a private in the College Company 4th Va Regiment. Stonewall Brigade. And fell at Manassas Aug. 28th 1862 in the 19th year of his age. The Young Patriot lost his mortal life in defending his native State. The Young Christian found his noble life in Christ who died for him."

I cant read all of the bottom, as this plot was protected by a fence, & the only way to have gotten a better picture would've been to enter the fence which, I wasn't going to do.

View attachment 360252


I think plenty will recognize this name. Kin to actor Bill Paxton

View attachment 360253


This last one has what appears to be, three brothers buried in the same plot:

View attachment 360254


This is a really cool cemetery. There's no way to cover it all without spending an entire day in it. I've pretty much made up my mind I'm going to do that at some point. It's my understanding there are over 100 Confederate soldiers buried here, many who served under Stonewall, & requested to be buried near him.

Very interesting photos.Why is the name LETCHER on Jackson's mound ?

 

[Viper21]

Very interesting photos.Why is the name LETCHER on Jackson's mound ?

? ?

That is Governor John Letchers grave.

 

[Phil McBride]

I've been a couple of times to the Lexington cemetery to see Stonewall's grave, and to find and see the grave of a Revolutionary War era gr-gr-gr-gr-grandfather named Zachariah Johnson who was one of the 8 electors from Virginia who after the first presidential election traveled with Patrick Henry to Philadelphia to cast their votes for fellow Virginian George Washington. He was sort of a 'second-tier almost famous founding father.' And I'm danged proud he is way up there in my family tree.

Also have to add that my Civil War novel about the 5th Texas Infantry, Redeeming Honor 1863, includes General Jackson's second funeral in Lexington--after the huge one in Richmond--and the process of moving his casket by train and canal packet boat to Lexington for the burial.

 

[Paul Yancey]

Great pictures. William Preston was a son of Jackson's close friend, John T.L. Preston, and stepson of Margaret Junkin Preston. In his book "Stonewall Jackson", James Robertson describes Jackson's reaction upon learning of the death of Preston - "Dr. McGuire continued the customary rundown of casualties. Jackson listened expressionless until McGuire revealed that among the mortally wounded now dead was Private William C. Preston of the 4th Virginia, the headquarters guest a couple days before. Jim Lewis howled in agony and began rolling on the ground. Jackson's face stiffened, McGuire noticed. "The muscles were twitching convulsively and his eyes were all aglow. He gripped me by the shoulder till it hurt me, and in a savage, threatening manner asked why I had left the boy. In a few seconds he recovered himself, and turned and walked off into the woods alone."

In a note to Preston's parents Jackson wrote " I deeply sympathize with you all in the death of dear Willy. He was in my first Sabbath school class, where I became attached to him when he was a little boy. I had expected to have him one of my aides-de-camp, but God in His providence has order otherwise."

 

[Viper21]

Great pictures. William Preston was a son of Jackson's close friend, John T.L. Preston, and stepson of Margaret Junkin Preston. In his book "Stonewall Jackson", James Robertson describes Jackson's reaction upon learning of the death of Preston - "Dr. McGuire continued the customary rundown of casualties. Jackson listened expressionless until McGuire revealed that among the mortally wounded now dead was Private William C. Preston of the 4th Virginia, the headquarters guest a couple days before. Jim Lewis howled in agony and began rolling on the ground. Jackson's face stiffened, McGuire noticed. "The muscles were twitching convulsively and his eyes were all aglow. He gripped me by the shoulder till it hurt me, and in a savage, threatening manner asked why I had left the boy. In a few seconds he recovered himself, and turned and walked off into the woods alone."

In a note to Preston's parents Jackson wrote " I deeply sympathize with you all in the death of dear Willy. He was in my first Sabbath school class, where I became attached to him when he was a little boy. I had expected to have him one of my aides-de-camp, but God in His providence has order otherwise."

Thanks for sharing Paul. I will look at that memorial differently on my next visit.

 

[Stone in the wall]

Thanks for sharing Paul. I will look at that memorial differently on my next visit.

Great pictures. I see some new markers, or looks like some have been cleaned? I remember that "Unknown Soldier" marker from my last trip. Being broken it really stuck in my head.

 

[farrargirl]

You have posted some beautiful photos, Viper21. We were in that wondrous town of Lexington, so full of history, on a beautiful spring day in 2017. Here are some from that day. I do believe I can see your vantage point from the home in #4 ..:+))..

 

[B-Dawg]

Earlier today, I was out on a few service calls. One of them was at a house backing up to Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, in Lexington. I took this first picture from the top of their roof. If you follow the pavement back, you'll run into Stonewall...


View attachment 354978

Of course when I was done, I had to go say hello

View attachment 354979

I was in a hurry so, I didn't take any other pictures. Maybe next time...

Great pics thanks for sharing

 

[JD Mayo]

I always thought that Jackson's alleged lemon craving fell into the category of "Famous Myths of the Civil War."

He also liked Peaches.