Stonewall Jackson House

The Stonewall Jackson House is a two-story brick building on Washington Street with a stone addition at the rear and a side-gable roof structure. The interior features end chimneys on the sides and contains rooms furnished with period furniture and Jackson's personal belongings.

Jackson arrived at the Virginia Military Institute in 1858 as a professor and lived in the house until 1861. The building later transitioned through other uses before becoming a museum focused on his life.

The house shows how Jackson and his family lived in daily routines as a professor's residence in the pre-Civil War South. The displayed furniture and household items reveal personal habits and domestic choices of a military officer in his private life.

Visitors can explore the property independently or join guided tours that show the restored interior spaces and gardens. Weekdays offer a better experience for viewing the rooms without crowds and taking time to read the exhibits.

The building served as a hospital from 1907 to 1954 for medical purposes before transforming into its current museum function. This unexpected history shows how historic structures adapt to different community needs over time.

Location: Lexington

GPS coordinates: 37.78470,-79.44140

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26