A Night's Delight & A Breakfast to RememberReservations
This is our premier suite, and the perfect choice for a romantic occasion or extended stay. It is located on the second floor, in the middle of our bed and breakfast, and features a king bed and sitting area. Make these beautiful accommodations your home while visiting Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Maximum occupancy 2, or 3 with a futon (extra person $50/night + futon fee $20)
Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson is considered one of the great characters of the Civil War. He was profoundly religious, a deacon in the Presbyterian Church. He disliked fighting on Sunday, though that did not stop him from doing so. He loved his wife very much and sent her tender letters.
In command, Jackson was extremely secretive about his plans and extremely punctilious about military discipline. He generally wore old, worn-out clothes rather than a fancy uniform, and often looked more like a moth-eaten private than a corps commander. In contrast to Lee, he was not a striking figure, particularly since he was not a good horseman and, therefore, rode a staid, dependable horse, rather than a spirited stallion.
A recurring story concerns his love of lemons, which he allegedly gnawed whole to alleviate symptoms of dyspepsia. However, recent research has found that none of his contemporaries recorded any unusual lemon habits and Jackson thought of a lemon as a “rare treat … enjoyed greatly whenever it could be obtained from the enemy’s camp”. He was fond of all fruits, particularly peaches. He held a lifelong belief that one of his arms was longer than the other, and thus usually held the “longer” arm up to equalize his circulation. He was described as a “champion sleeper”, even falling asleep with food in his mouth occasionally. He also became noted throughout the Confederate Army for leading his troops in complete circles.
The South mourned his death; he was greatly admired there. Many theorists through the years have postulated that if Jackson had lived, Lee might have prevailed at Gettysburg. Certainly Jackson’s iron discipline and brilliant tactical sense were sorely missed, and might well have carried an extremely close-fought battle. He is buried at Lexington, Virginia, near VMI, in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. He is memorialized on Georgia’s Stone Mountain, in Richmond on historic Monument Avenue, and in many other places.
After the War, his wife and young daughter Julia moved from Lexington to North Carolina. Mary Anna Jackson wrote two books about her husband’s life, including some of his letters. She never remarried, and was known as the “Widow of the Confederacy”, living until 1915. His daughter Julia married and bore children, but she died of typhoid fever at the age of 26 years.
A Night’s Delight ~ A Breakfast to Remember is our GUARANTEE! Welcome to the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Roses – Surprise the one you love with roses! We will arrange them in a vase and place them in your room before you arrive. 2 dozen roses for $65 or 1 dozen roses for $40
Bouquet of Flowers – A colorful mix of annuals and perennials for your special occasion! $30
Named after the famed Southern general, the inn serves as an homage the brave men and women who had a impact during that era. The years of political and social revolution surrounding the Civil War helped shape our young country into the great nation that it is today.
“Last-minute decision to see the B&B instead of a hotel. So glad we did! The staff was welcoming, the home is beautiful, and breakfast was amazing. I loved walking downtown from the inn – it was an all-around great stay and we would definitely return!” – Guest Review
As soon as you enter Stonewall Jackson Inn, you will be welcomed by our attentive staff and made to feel at home. Each of us is dedicated to ensuring that your stay is comfortable, relaxing and memorable. We like to say that you check in as guests, but checkout as friends.
Stonewall Jackson Inn Bed & Breakfast
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
547 E Market St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Why stay in ordinary Harrisonburg, VA hotels when you can experience old-world elegance?
Local Phone: (540) 433-8233
Toll-Free: (800) 445-5330
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