Archibald Campbell Godwin (1831 – September 19, 1864), a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army who was killed at the Battle of Opequon during the American Civil War.

Godwin obtained a legal license after passing exams and successfully represented himself in court in Santa Rosa.

There are accounts that in 1860 Godwin lost the Democratic Party nomination for governor of California by one vote[3][4] that are not confirmed by documents.

[4] After Virginia seceded from the Union, Godwin placed an advertisement in Petaluma Journal looking for a renter of his business interests in The Geysers, and turned his other property holdings to friends.

With the mortal wounding of Colonel Avery, Godwin temporarily assumed command of the brigade and led it back into Virginia and until November 7, 1863, when he was captured at Rappahannock Bridge.

[3] On the other hand, the Eichers state that Godwin's appointment was not confirmed by the Confederate Senate and therefore his promotion did not become legally effective.