I'm pretty sure it was because the soldiers under his command said he was as tough as a "stonewall" and it just stuck. I'm not sure, though. Look it up on Google; you can find anything, on that thing! Good Luck!
Stonewall was his nickname.
'Stonewall' was a nickname given to Thomas Stonewall Jackson.
Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathon Jackson's nickname was Stonewall.
Stonewall Jackson was best known for his bravery in battle. His nickname "Stonewall Jackson" actually came from what he was best known for. He got that nickname from being so calm in battle, and standing like a "stonewall".
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 - May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War,Stonewall was Stonewall Jackson nickname.
Stonewall Jackson was best known for his bravery in battle. His nickname "Stonewall Jackson" actually came from what he was best known for. He got that nickname from being so calm in battle, and standing like a "stonewall".
STONEWALL JACKSON his nickname was Stonewall Jackson
The year was 1861 when "Stonewall" was first applied to Jackson. It was at the Battle of First Manassas.
he earned his nickname at Bull Run
His actual name was Thomas Jackson. "Stonewall" was the nickname given to him after he remained in command at the Battle of First Bull Rull.
Whenever he fought in battle, he did not retreat. He stood like a "stonewall".
bull run