The house stands behind a wooden rail fence, shaded by trees, with a columned porch across the front and an inset medallion at upper right showing Jackson on horseback. The caption identifies it as the birthplace of Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson in Clarksburg, then in western Virginia and now West Virginia. Jackson was born here on January 21, 1824, and became a Confederate lieutenant general before his death in 1863 from wounds received at Chancellorsville.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
To the family -
I am sure there are many
fish left in many
of the Lakes by now.
I am enjoying the sights here
and I do think that the
Ohio valley. Used the
mountains & valleys here
are very pretty also.
There are also many inter-
esting places here. been
hot but cool now.
Ina. Q.
White border; visible linen canvas texture; small scuff near lower center and light discoloration along the bottom edge.
Postmark: CLARKSBURG W. VA. JUL 28 1942 — linen-era divided-back card with white border, 1¢ green "For Defense" stamp; brown tape stain at top edge, light soiling.
Cite this card
Birthplace of Stonewall Jackson, Clarksburg, WV, 1942, postcard, c. 1942. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/birthplace-of-stonewall-jackson-clarksburg-wv-1942. Accessed November 2, 2026.
