Because he held his position with great difficulty, as noted by Brigadier-General Barnard Bee, who shouted "Look, there is Jackson standing like a stone wall!"
He is supposed to have added "Rally behind the Virginians!", but the other version claims he was criticizing Jackson for not coming across to help his own brigade.
As Bee was mortally wounded the same afternoon, nobody was able to establish what the true message was. However, the 'Stonewall' nickname became established, and Jackson's tactical skill and almost mad gallantry were never in doubt until his accidental shooting at Chancellorsville two years later.
The "J" in Thomas J. Jackson stands for "Jonathan." He was a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War, often referred to as "Stonewall" Jackson for his steadfastness in battle. His leadership and tactical skills made him one of the most respected figures in military history.
It was Thomas Jonathon Jackson he was a military leader in the Civil War and he got that name during the Battle of Bull Run.
Confederate General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, was born in Clarksburg, West Virgina. He was brought up in Jackson Mill, West Virginia.
I am pretty sure it was Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
The Union Army under General Thomas won the Battle of Nashville.https://www.civilwar.org/learn/civil-war/battles/nashville
General Thomas Jonathan Jackson earned the name "Stonewall Jackson at the first Battle of Bull Run.
The Union side had General Ambrose Burnside The Confederacy had General Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson or Thomas Jackson
General Thomas Jackson had many nicknames but perhaps the most famous nickname was Stonewall Jackson. Another nickname of his was Old Blue Light.
general Thomas Jackson is a north general NEW RESPONDENT Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was a Confederate (South) general.
ANSWER At the Battle of Chancellorsville, where General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson was accidently shot by his men.
Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson.
Confederate Army under General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson
The surname of the Civil War general who shouted the words that gave Thomas Jonathan Jackson his famous nickname is Bee. During the First Battle of Bull Run, General Barnard Bee referred to Jackson as "Stonewall" for his steadfastness in battle. This nickname became iconic and is still associated with Jackson today.
Lt. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
General Thomas Jonathon Jackson.
Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathon Jackson's nickname was Stonewall.
Lieutenant General Thomas Jonathon (Stonewall) Jackson, CSA.