Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Breckinridge's Attack
Late Afternoon, January 2, 1863
— 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. —
2. General John C. Breckinridge's powerful attack forced Colonel John Beatty's Union division back across the river at McFadden's Ford. Confederates assembled artillery on the east bank and their infantry began wading the river.
3. Captain John Mendenhall quickly concentrated cannon here.
4. Their bombardment halted the Confederate thrust, and sent the Southerners reeling in retreat.
5. Union soldiers regained the opposite bank. More than 1,800 Confederates fell in the brief engagement that ended the Battle of Stones River. This, then, was the climax of the three-day conflict.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 35° 53.302′ N, 86° 25.545′ W. Marker was in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker was on Van Cleve Lane, on the right when traveling north. Located at stop six, McFadden's Ford, in Stones River National Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37129, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Battle at Stones River (within shouting distance of this marker); Remembering by Rail (within shouting distance of this marker); Stones River Artillery Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); McFadden Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Very Forest Seemed to Fall (within shouting distance of this marker); My Poor Orphans! (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McFadden's Ford (about 600 feet away); Battle of Stones River (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.
Also see . . . Stones River National Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on November 10, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 2 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.