This site features two historical markers: Howard’s Lick and Jackson Home.
Currently known as Lee White Sulphur Springs, the first sign refers to what was originally called Howard’s Lick, which is a spring that has become a health resort. The Commonwealth of Virginia gave a portion of the area around the spring to General Henry Lee in 1796, who was a Revolutionary War hero.
When Lee died in 1818, four sons inherited his property, including the property located in Hardy County. Charles Carter Lee eventually took possession of all this land. Charles was the older brother of General Robert E. Lee of American Civil War fame.
The area was also the location of the Jackson home, where John Jackson and his wife lived starting in 1750. These were the great grandparents of another Confederate war general, General Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson.
Historical Marker Inscription
Side 1
Howard’s Lick
Howard’s Lick, also known as Lee White Sulphur Springs, was once owned by General Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee of Revolutionary War fame. It was owned later by Charles Carter Lee, brother of the beloved General Robert E. Lee.
Side 2
Jackson Home
Here John Jackson and wife, great grandparents of General “Stonewall” Jackson, settled about 1750 and here was born Edward Jackson, grandfather of the great military genius before the family moved to Buckhannon River.
Location
13208 WV-259, Mathias, West Virginia 26812, United States
38° 52′ 48.132″ N, 78° 51′ 54.930″ W
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