Near Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Struggle for Round Forest
December 31, 1862
— 6 A.M.—4 P.M. —
Photographed By David Graff, September 16, 1999
1. Struggle for Round Forest Marker
1. Confederate and Union positions just before the battle—6 A.M.—are shown by the red and blue dotted lines.
2. During the first hours of battle the right of the Union line collapsed.
3. General Rosecrans anchored a new Union line on the Round Forest, here, and along the Nashville Pike. The Confederates hoped to break this line and cut the Federals off from Nashville.
4. Two Confederate sweeps—one at 10 A.M., the other an hour later—were checked, the last within 150 yards of Round Forest.
5. Fresh Confederate troops arrived. The most powerful attack in this sector was launched. Again the Confederates were hurled back. Reinforced, they made a fourth attack. It too was smashed. The Confederate failure here foretold the Union victory.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1862.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 35° 52.568′ N, 86° 25.69′ W. Marker was near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker was on Old Nashville Highway, 0.2 miles north of North Thompson Lane (overpass) (Tennessee Route 268), on the left when traveling south. The marker was at Tour
this page online
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. Anchoring the Union Line (a few steps from this marker); Remembering Sacrifices - in Stone (a few steps from this marker); Hazen's Brigade Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave, Soldier, Citizen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waiting Anxiously for Tomorrow's Fate (about 700 feet away); Exploring the Promise of Freedom (about 700 feet away); They Passed This Way (about 700 feet away); Parsons' Batteries Heavily Engaged (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.
Regarding Struggle for Round Forest. Marker contains a map of showing Confederate attacks in red against Union lines in blue.
Also see . . . Stones River National Battlefield
Photographed By David Graff, September 16, 1999
2. Struggle for Round Forest Marker
The walled graveyard and is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2014, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2014, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
