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Stonewall Jackson History: Life, death, and gravesite location

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Travel back in time with a vivid account of General Stonewall Jackson's battlefield tactics and leadership during the Civil War, highlighting key moments like the Battles of Bull Run and Antietam.

Hosts Scott and Jenn delve into Jackson's earlier life, his contributions, and how he gained his iconic nickname. They also discuss his untimely end after being fatally wounded at Chancellorsville, and his enduring legacy. The episode includes listener feedback, recounts various historical anecdotes, and explores Jackson's complex relationship with the institution of slavery.

🚕 Google Maps: Visit Oak Grove Cemetery at 314 South Main Street, Lexington, VA

🎥 How to visit Stonewall Jackson

00:00 A stone wall at Manassas

02:09 Introduction

05:23 Who was Stonewall Jackson?

15:24 A crack in the stone wall at Antietam

21:47 It all falls down at Chancellorsville

32:56 Oak Grove Cemetery

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