Lexington, VA brought to you by the WVGH

We experienced the eerie transformation of the charming little city of Lexington after the sun
goes down. We toured cemeteries colleges, cemeteries, and streets searching for evidence that
the long departed residents still occupy them. Although it has been reported to us that
Lexington is the most haunted town in Virginia we did not experience an overwhelming amount
of paranormal activity like we did at Gettysburg. The amount of activity wasn't overwhelming
but there was a good amount especially in the Stonewall Memorial Cemetery. We recorded
some amazing EVPs, interesting video, and a few good pictures. Lexington has strong West
Virginia ties because Lexington's most famous resident grew up in Jackson Mills and his name
is Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.

(above from laft to right) Stonewall Jackson's childhood home in Jackson Mills, WV. A picture
of stonewall taken within a few weeks of his death. Stonewall's beloved horse Little Sorrell.

"Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees."
These were Jackson's final words, spoken on his deathbed on May 10, 1863. Civil War historian
James I. Robertson, Jr., author of the widely acclaimed 1997 biography of Jackson, believes that
as he lay dying, Jackson envisioned scenes from his beloved boyhood home at Jackson's Mill,
West Virginia. Robertson describes the context of the words as follows:
...There, clearly in view, was Jackson's Mill! The West Fork River was still curling like a moat around the
boundaries of the family home place. ...Look! He could see the little boy: tired, withdrawn, alone. He knew
where the lad was going. It was where he wanted to go. On the other side of the West Fork was the little grove
of white poplars that was his solitude---and his refuge---from the cares of the world. The sanctuary beckoned
to him now with an intensity he had never felt before. "Let us cross over the river," he exclaimed, "and rest
under the shade of the trees." Tom Jackson had come home. (Robertson, pg. 753)

(above-left) The grave ofthe unknown soldier which reads,"Let us gather sweet garland and flowers ,
the simple stone that marks the spot where someone lies in a strange land unknown." (above-right) orbs

(above-left) a nighttime shot of Stonewll's final reating place in the cemetary bearing his name.
(above-right) Stonewall's original grave. As you can see there are two bright orbs visible in the
picture.

(above-left) )Lexington was also the home of Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveler whom are
both buried at Washington and Lee University.(above-right) Stonewall Jackson's new grave and
monument.