List of memorials to Stonewall Jackson facts for kids

A portrait of Stonewall Jackson (1864, J. W. King) in the National Portrait Gallery

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson (1824–1863) was a famous general who fought for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Many places, buildings, and statues were created to honor him. Over time, some of these memorials have been renamed or removed. This article explores the various ways General Jackson has been remembered.

Buildings and Places Named After Jackson

Many buildings and locations were named to honor Stonewall Jackson. These include homes, university halls, schools, and even a fort. Some of these names have changed in recent years.

Homes and Halls

• The Stonewall Jackson House is in Lexington, Virginia. It is also known as the Dorman-Graham House.
• Jackson Memorial Hall is located at the Virginia Military Institute. This hall is currently in the process of being renamed.
• Jackson Hall at James Madison University was renamed Darcus Johnson Hall. This change happened after student groups suggested it in 2020.

Schools and Hospitals

• Several schools were named Stonewall Jackson School. However, most of these schools have now been renamed.
• Two hospitals once carried Jackson's name. One was in Weston, West Virginia, and the other in Lexington, Virginia. The Lexington hospital is now called Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital.

Forts and Towns

• Fort Stonewall was a fort built in Clarke County, Alabama. It was named after Jackson in 1863.
• Many towns across the United States are named in his honor. These include Stonewall in Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Kentucky.
• Jackson County, Oklahoma and Stonewall County, Texas are also named after him.

Statues and Sculptures Honoring Jackson

Statue at the West Virginia State Capitol

Stonewall Jackson has been honored with many statues and sculptures. These artworks are found in various states, especially in the South. Some of these statues have been moved or removed in recent years.

Statues in Cemeteries and Capitols

• A statue of Jackson stands on his grave in Oak Grove Cemetery (Lexington, Virginia). This sculpture was created by Edward V. Valentine and placed in 1895.
• In 1900, Jackson was chosen for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans in New York City. His bust was removed in 2017.
• A bronze statue by Moses Jacob Ezekiel stands at the West Virginia State Capitol. A copy of this statue was at the VMI but has since moved to the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park.
• A statue by John Henry Foley was placed near the Virginia state capitol in 1875.

Equestrian Statues

• An equestrian statue (a statue of a person on horseback) by Frederick William Sievers was on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. It was unveiled in 1919 and removed in 2020.
• Another equestrian statue, Thomas Jonathan Jackson by Charles Keck, was put up in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1921. It was removed by the city in 2021. A copy of this statue is in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
• The Stonewall Jackson Monument by Joseph Pollia is an equestrian statue at Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia. It was created in 1927.

Large Carvings and Monuments

Davis, Lee, and Jackson on Stone Mountain

• Jackson is part of a huge bas-relief carving on Stone Mountain in Georgia. He is shown riding horses with Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee. This carving is the largest of its kind in the world. It was started in 1924 and finished in 1972.
• The Confederate Monument in Augusta, Georgia, has a statue of Stonewall Jackson near its base. It stands with statues of other Confederate generals.

Jackson in Books and Films

Stonewall Jackson's life and actions have been featured in many books and movies. These works often explore his role in the Civil War.

Film Portrayals

• In the 2003 film Gods and Generals, Jackson is the main character. He is played by actor Stephen Lang. The film is based on a historical novel.

Stage Performances

• A musical about Jackson's life, called Stonewall Country, has been performed since 1984. This show takes place at The Theater at Lime Kiln in Lexington, Virginia.

Historical and Fictional Books

• Jackson is a key figure in the novel Gods and Generals.
• John Dwyer's novel Stonewall covers Jackson's entire life. It focuses on how his faith influenced him.
• Jackson also appears in several alternative history novels. These books imagine what might have happened if events in history had gone differently. For example, some stories explore what if Jackson had lived longer or fought in different battles.

Commemorations on Stamps and Money

Stonewall Jackson has also been honored on U.S. postage stamps and even on money.

Postage Stamps

• Jackson has appeared on U.S. postage stamps three times.
• The first time was in 1936, on a stamp that also honored Robert E. Lee.
• In 1970, he was on a stamp with Lee and Jefferson Davis. This stamp showed the Stone Mountain carving.
• A third stamp honoring Jackson was released in 1995.

Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Stratford Hall, Army Issue of 1936

Jefferson Davis, R. E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Stone Mountain Issue of 1970

Money and Coins

• "Stonewall" Jackson appeared on the Confederate States of America's $500 bill in 1864.
• He was also featured on the 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial half dollar coin.

Other Ways Jackson Has Been Remembered

Beyond buildings, statues, and media, Jackson's name has been used for military units, ships, and even youth organizations.

Burial Site

• Stonewall Jackson and his family are buried at Oak Grove Cemetery (Lexington, Virginia). The cemetery was named after him from 1949 until 2020. The Lexington City Council voted to rename it in 2020.

Military Connections

• Jackson's Confederate Army unit, the Stonewall Brigade, has a connection to today's 116th Infantry Brigade of the U.S. Army. This unit is part of the Virginia National Guard.
• The United States Navy submarine U.S.S. Stonewall Jackson was named for him. It was launched in 1964 and decommissioned in 1995.
• During World War II, a Liberty ship was named the SS T.J. Jackson.
• British forces nicknamed the U.S. M36 tank destroyer the "Jackson" during World War II.

Youth Organizations

• The Stonewall Jackson Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America in central Virginia is named in his honor.