the monument to james pickett was placed by survivors of pickett's division. it was designed for placement at gettysburg, but the authorities would not give permission for its placement there. so it was placed in hollywood in 1888. we are at the grave of j.e.b. stuart, the great confederate cavalry officer. he gained fame in 1862 for his daring walk around mcclellan's army, just before the seven days battle around richmond. two years later, morgan lee lohan and near ashland, virginia. he's buried here. elisk which is an egyptian style monument that represents the sun at noon day. when it's used as a grave marker, it means that person lived a very fruitful and successful life. he was only 31 years old when he died. is the founder of the virginia female institute in stanton, which is named stuart hall in her honor. of the family continue the 19th century tradition of having their family reunions here. some years will come out and we will find a tent up here, with family members having their family reunion at the grave site of j.e.b. stuart. .e.b.to the grave of