Robinson House, Bull Run.—"Stonewall" Jackson won his name near this house early in the afternoon of July 21st. Meeting General Bee's troops retreating in increasing disorder, he advanced with a battery to the ridge behind the Robinson House and held the position until Bee's troops had rallied in his rear. read more
Stonewall Jackson, who fought for the Confederacy, earned his nickname at the First Battle of Manassas during the American Civil War. At Chancellorsville, his left arm was amputated after being shot twice. read more