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For information on the Jackson Shrine The Jackson Shrine
The Jackson Shrine Photo Tour
On the night of May 2, 1863, General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was mistakenly shot by his own men as he returned to his own lines after scouting Union positions during the Battle of Chancellorsville. The wounds required that Jackson’s left arm be amputated. After the surgery he was moved to Guinea Station to be near a railway that could move him to Richmond, Virginia. While at Guinea Station Jackson stayed at T. C. Chandler’s plantation know as Fairfield. Jackson stayed in the small office near the main house. Jackson’s wounds were healing and he appeared to be recovering until Dr. McGuire diagnosed him as having pneumonia. Jackson’s health quickly became critical. Jackson was able to spend time with his wife and baby girl.
At 3:15pm on May 10, 1863 General Thomas “Stonewall”Jackson died. Jackson’s Doctor, Dr. McGuire took notes of Jackson’s last words, "A few moments before he died he cried out in his delirium, 'Order A.P.Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell MajorHawks' -- then stopped, leaving the sentence unfinished. Presently a smile ofineffable sweetness spread itself over his pale face, and he said quietly, andwith an expression, as if of relief, 'Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees.'"
Jackson Shrine Office Building
The office building is the only building that remains from the plantation. This historic building has been renovated and approximately 45% of the building is still the original structure. The Park Service maintains the grounds and building. They have also set up a few displays boards with information about Stonewall Jackson and the Jackson Shrine. Click on photos for larger picture!
Upper Floor of the Jackson ShrineOnce you enter the Jackson Shrine you are in the Entrance Hall. Moving upstairs you find two rooms used by Jackson's Staff and Jim. Click on photos for larger picture!
Lower Floor of the Jackson ShrineThere are three rooms located on the ground floor of the Jackson Shrine. The small room Waiting Room, Staff Officers and Doctors used this room to meet and discuss Jackson’s medical condition. Click on photos for larger picture!
Jackson's RoomJackson stayed in this room until his death. The bed frame, blanket at the foot of the bed and clock are artifacts from the room when Jackson was here. Click on photos for larger picture!
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