When did Stonewall Jackson die and how?

The South loses one of its boldest and most colorful generals on this day, when 39-year-old Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson dies of pneumonia a week after his own troops accidentally fired on him during the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia. read more

Stonewall Jackson’s death in May 1863 is the stuff of legend, but its true cause remains a matter of medical dispute. by J.D. Haines Following his greatest victory, at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863, Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson was scouting ahead of the lines with members of his staff when tragedy struck. read more

The Stonewall Brigade, Dedicated to the Memory of Stonewall Jackson, the Immortal Southern Hero, and his Brave Veterans, Sheet music, 1863 Jackson's legacy has been commemorated in numerous ways, including through statues and postage. read more