Mt. Jackson is a small town that lies between Interstate 81 and State Route 11 in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The Shenandoah Valley was the location of many early settlements and of numerous battles during the American Civil War. The Shenandoah Valley is one of the most beautiful rural locations in Virginia with it's rolling hills, small towns and farmlands surrounded by mountains. Route 11 used to be the main highway from southwest Virginia to northern Virginia before interstate 81 was built. In many ways it might be Virginia's own Route 66. A drive on Route 11 offers a look back in history in numerous locations. Many small towns on Route 11 have their own historic districts and a special charm but time has also passed by many locations. This old house caught my attention on a very hot summer day after I got off I-81 while driving to Arlington Virginia. The signs "Historic Mt. Jackson" caught my attention and so I went exploring. This style of farmhouse is very common along Route 11 and where some have been well taken care of, others show their age and disrepair.