Oak Grove Cemetery - Lexington, Virginia

Moving O. W. O. M. R.

5/5

I went here after visiting the Thomas Stonewall Jackson's home. There are some very intresting graves here besides Stonewall Jackson and his family. One of my favorate ones that I saw was one tjat had TEXICAN revolution soldier 1836 prisioner of war 1842 and Col confederate army 1862. He also dies in the war at the age of 62. There are 2 iron fenced areas that one holds his first wife and the second was Stonewalls Jackson's orginal grave before it wad moved to under his statue. The men who served in the confeferate army are marked with brass soldiers placks and their wifes also marked the same way. There are quite a few of them in this cemetery. Great place to visit for history buffs.

Louis A. E.

5/5

We just love the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington Virginia. Originally this site was The Presbyterian Cemetery and features graves back to 1792. The property is meticulously preserved and contains a great many people from Virginia’s past. Two former Governors, four Confederate Generals and many other notable people are interred here.

The R. R.

5/5

Formerly the Stonewall Jackson memorial cemetery now renamed the Oak Grove Cemetery. Lots of historical graves and a pretty place to walk around. Stonewall Jackson, 144 confederate veterans, 2 former governors, Margaret Preston the poet laureate of the Confederacy, Benjamin Darst a revolutionary solider are all buried here. We spent about 40 minutes walking around taking in the history and reflecting on the lives people have lived. Well worth a look around if you are in town. Apparently people leave lemons around Jackson grave as he used to suck on them for his stomach ulcers.

Ron L.

5/5

Being a Being an American Civil War history buff and also having been a civil war reenactor for years in my younger days, my wife and I visited the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery once when we were in Lexington, VA. It WAS named after Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, the famous Confederate general, who was buried here in 1863. Also buried here are 144 Confederate veterans, and two Governors of Virginia. The current "woke" name dates to September 3, 2020 when this country began trying to bury US history, especially civil war history. The cemetery is located on South Main Street in downtown Lexington, Virginia, less than a mile from the campuses of Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. It is a part of this country's history so if you're ever in the area it's definitely a place to visit unless this country's past history will offend you. LOL! If it does I wouldn't bother with this location! 😂🇺🇸 Note: if you're wondering why in the photos the memorial headstone of Stonewall Jackson you see lemons scattered on the ground, he was a long-time sufferer of an ulcer. His treated this by constantly sucking on lemons; even when he was in the midst of battle. Interestingly, if he did have an ulcer the citric acid would have exacerbated the problem all the more. 🤷‍♂️ So, it is a tradition when you visit his grave to throw a lemon onto the ground near the headstone.

Robert H.

5/5

The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery host nearly 150 Confederate Veterans, two Governors of VA, as well as many other notable individuals. The center piece and most obvious individual, of course, is Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson himself and surrounding family members. The cemetery is quite small compared to what I imagined, though, it is full of notable names and historic legends that made this one of the most hallowed and humble cemeteries that I ever had the honor of walking through. I had only wished that I knew half of the individuals that were there, prior to me visiting, so I could have truly taken it in for all it was. Very well kept, clean, and honorable place. I would recommend time for a long stroll to pay out respects and seek out notable names, if you truly want to take all of it in. Very incredible cemetery.

Jessika C.

4/5

Happened to be passing through Lexington so we made a brief stop at Oak Grove without knowing anything about it. Finding the burial monument of Stonewall Jackson was a pleasant surprise! For the age of the cemetery, it was very well maintained and landscaped. I was shocked at how big it was once we got in and we’re exploring. There are countless Covil War soldier markers and, of course, the gorgeous monument for General Jackson. The gravestones were enchanting, weathered and moss covered. A taphophiles dream! Certainly worth a walkthrough if you are interested in history or love cemeteries like I do!

Audrey L.

5/5

My husband and I took an historical tour around Lexington and made this our last stop. It didn't disappoint. Well kept grounds. We love visiting old cemeteries and we could've spent all day just looking around.

A M.

5/5

This site is free and work a work stop. The memorial is at the center of this humbling and well maintained cemetery. The inscription is very well done and honors a great military mind. If you're in Lexington, definitely stop in to see this memorial; it will only take you 10-15 minutes to see the whole cemetery.

Moving O. W. O. M. R.

5/5

I went here after visiting the Thomas Stonewall Jackson's home. There are some very intresting graves here besides Stonewall Jackson and his family. One of my favorate ones that I saw was one tjat had TEXICAN revolution soldier 1836 prisioner of war 1842 and Col confederate army 1862. He also dies in the war at the age of 62. There are 2 iron fenced areas that one holds his first wife and the second was Stonewalls Jackson's orginal grave before it wad moved to under his statue. The men who served in the confeferate army are marked with brass soldiers placks and their wifes also marked the same way. There are quite a few of them in this cemetery. Great place to visit for history buffs.

Louis A. E.

5/5

We just love the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lexington Virginia. Originally this site was The Presbyterian Cemetery and features graves back to 1792. The property is meticulously preserved and contains a great many people from Virginia’s past. Two former Governors, four Confederate Generals and many other notable people are interred here.

The R. R.

5/5

Formerly the Stonewall Jackson memorial cemetery now renamed the Oak Grove Cemetery. Lots of historical graves and a pretty place to walk around. Stonewall Jackson, 144 confederate veterans, 2 former governors, Margaret Preston the poet laureate of the Confederacy, Benjamin Darst a revolutionary solider are all buried here. We spent about 40 minutes walking around taking in the history and reflecting on the lives people have lived. Well worth a look around if you are in town. Apparently people leave lemons around Jackson grave as he used to suck on them for his stomach ulcers.

Robert H.

5/5

The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery host nearly 150 Confederate Veterans, two Governors of VA, as well as many other notable individuals. The center piece and most obvious individual, of course, is Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson himself and surrounding family members. The cemetery is quite small compared to what I imagined, though, it is full of notable names and historic legends that made this one of the most hallowed and humble cemeteries that I ever had the honor of walking through. I had only wished that I knew half of the individuals that were there, prior to me visiting, so I could have truly taken it in for all it was. Very well kept, clean, and honorable place. I would recommend time for a long stroll to pay out respects and seek out notable names, if you truly want to take all of it in. Very incredible cemetery.

KF

5/5

Such a beautiful peaceful cemetery to walk through. My kids and I enjoyed looking at the different gravestones. We had a nice walkthrough while we waited to visit the Jackson House

Oak Grove Cemetery

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