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General Stonewall Jackson
Civil War remembrance would not be complete with out general stonewall jackson. Born Thomas Jonathan Jackson on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia (now in West Virginia), general stonewall jackson and was educated at the U.S. Military Academy. general stonewall jackson acquired his nickname and his reputation at the Battle of Bull Run, from the firmness with which his brigade resisted the Northern attack. Jackson prevented the threatened encirclement of the Confederate forces by the troops of General Joseph Hooker. On May 2, 1863, while leading his forces at Chancellorsville, Jackson was accidentally shot and fatally wounded by his own men.
Natural Bridge Virginia is home of a great family vacation camping resort, YOGI BEAR Jellystone Park. Located on the James River nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Campers have a choice of either a waterfront site along the James River or a deeply wooded area. Each campsite has its own picnic table and fire ring. We can accommodate any size RV. Mr. general stonewall jackson was considered by military authorities as an outstanding leader, a skilled tactician, and one of the ablest Confederate commanders. Natural Bridge Virginia - One Of The 7 Natural Wonders Of The World |
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