The Stonewall Jackson Monument. This marker marks the approximate spot where General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was hit by fire by his own men. Stonewall Jackson would die a few days later at Guinea Station from pneumonia brought on by his injuries sustained at this location. © Mike Lynaugh
Hazel Grove. This hill formed approximately on-fourth of a large open field on a tract of land called Hazel Grove. In the pre-dawn hours of May 3, Union chieftain Joseph Hooker unwisely ordered his forces positioned here to abandon Hazel Grove. Jackson's attacks the previous evening had played havoc with Hooker's deployment, and the Federal commander wished to adjust his lines. He instructed his men to fall back closer to the Union artillery concentrated at Fairview, the ridge across the open field 1/2 mile ahead of you. Cavalry officer J. E. B. Stuart had replaced the wounded Jackson in command of the Confederate forces located about 1/4 mile behind you and extending to your left nearly a mile. R. E. Lee commanded another portion of the Confederate army, one mile to your right. The two generals planned to advance their respective wings toward Hazel Grove, and here reunite their outnumbered and divided army. Union occupation of Hazel Grove would have offered formidable resistance to the Confederate objective, but thanks to Hooker's tactical blunder, Stuart's forward movement encountered only a Union rearguard. With the capture of four cannon and 100 prisoners, the Confederates seized this vital terrain. (copied from the National Park Service website). © Mike Lynaugh
Before dawn, on May 3, 1863, Generals Lee and Jackson studied a hastily drawn map and decided to undertake one of the biggest gambles in American military history. Lee and Jackson knew that they were out numbered about 3 to 1. Hooker had over 120,000 troops compared to Lee's 30,000. Jackson's corps, about 15,000 troops, would follow a series of country roads and woods paths to reach the Union right. Lee, with the remaining 14,000 infantry, would occupy a position more than three miles long and divert Hooker's attention during Jackson's dangerous trek. Once in position, "Stonewall" would smash the Federals with his full strength while Lee cooperated as best he could. The plan worked perfectly and Lee pulled off his "miracle" victory over Hooker. The victory however was little comfort to Lee after learning that his most trusted General and friend, "Stonewall" Jackson had been seriously wounded during his attack. Jackson would die 10 days later from pneumonia brought on by his wounds. © Mike Lynaugh
Hazel Grove. This hill formed approximately on-fourth of a large open field on a tract of land called Hazel Grove. In the pre-dawn hours of May 3, Union chieftain Joseph Hooker unwisely ordered his forces positioned here to abandon Hazel Grove. Jackson's attacks the previous evening had played havoc with Hooker's deployment, and the Federal commander wished to adjust his lines. He instructed his men to fall back closer to the Union artillery concentrated at Fairview, the ridge across the open field 1/2 mile ahead of you. Cavalry officer J. E. B. Stuart had replaced the wounded Jackson in command of the Confederate forces located about 1/4 mile behind you and extending to your left nearly a mile. R. E. Lee commanded another portion of the Confederate army, one mile to your right. The two generals planned to advance their respective wings toward Hazel Grove, and here reunite their outnumbered and divided army. Union occupation of Hazel Grove would have offered formidable resistance to the Confederate objective, but thanks to Hooker's tactical blunder, Stuart's forward movement encountered only a Union rearguard. With the capture of four cannon and 100 prisoners, the Confederates seized this vital terrain. (copied from the National Park Service website). © Mike Lynaugh
Before dawn, on May 3, 1863, Generals Lee and Jackson studied a hastily drawn map and decided to undertake one of the biggest gambles in American military history. Lee and Jackson knew that they were out numbered about 3 to 1. Hooker had over 120,000 troops compared to Lee's 30,000. Jackson's corps, about 15,000 troops, would follow a series of country roads and woods paths to reach the Union right. Lee, with the remaining 14,000 infantry, would occupy a position more than three miles long and divert Hooker's attention during Jackson's dangerous trek. Once in position, "Stonewall" would smash the Federals with his full strength while Lee cooperated as best he could. The plan worked perfectly and Lee pulled off his "miracle" victory over Hooker. The victory however was little comfort to Lee after learning that his most trusted General and friend, "Stonewall" Jackson had been seriously wounded during his attack. Jackson would die 10 days later from pneumonia brought on by his wounds.
A diorama that is on display inside the Chancellorsville visitor's center. It depicts the wounding of Stonewall Jackson which occurred just outside of this building. © Mike Lynaugh
A small scale sculpture depicting the final meeting of Lee and Jackson here at Chancellorsville. This statue is on display inside the Chancellorsville Visitor's Center. © Mike Lynaugh
This is the burial site of two infant children of the Rowley's. This is just next to the site of the Chancellorsville Inn which was destroyed by the fighting here during the Battle of Chancellorsville. It was also the headquarters for General Hooker during the battle. Hooker was wounded on the porch of the Inn during the fighting by a cannonball. © Mike Lynaugh