Famous People Associated with West Virginia


Stonewall Jackson

Stonewall Jackson

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was a Confederate general known for his fearless tactics and firm leadership during the American Civil War. He earned his famous nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run and became one of General Robert E. Lee's most trusted commanders before his accidental death in 1863.


Pearl Buck

Pearl Buck

Pearl S. Buck was an American author best known for her novel The Good Earth, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932. She used her writing to share Chinese culture with Western readers and promote understanding between nations.