Lewis County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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LEGENDARY ADVENTURES

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Welcome to Lewis County, West Virginia—also known as Stonewall Country and famous as the boyhood home of General Stonewall Jackson, you will discover a region rich with legendary history, outdoor recreation, arts and culture. Enjoy the best musky fishing in the state. Tour the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America. Shop at West Virginia's largest yard sale. Play 18 championship holes designed by Arnold Palmer at Stonewall Resort. Enjoy daily glass blowing demonstrations at Appalachian Glass. Dare to take the scariest paranormal tour in the region. These and other legendary adventures await you in Stonewall Country. The destination for your next legendary getaway needs to be Stonewall Country.


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Thomas Jonathan Jackson known throughout the world as Stonewall Jackson grew to manhood in this county and was raised with the heritage and beliefs of its residents.

Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by his fraternal family at Jackson's Mill now part of West Virginia University Extension Service 4-H grounds. You can still tour the historic area of the Mill and stroll the ground this young boy walked.

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Immerse yourself in local culture by taking a tour or seeing a live demonstration.