Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hazen Brigade Monument
One of the Oldest Civil War Memorials
Some of Hazen's men under Lieutenant E. K. Crebbin, 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment, built it of Tennessee limestone. The graves of 55 soldiers of the brigade, killed here, partially surrounded the Monument.
Colonel William B. Hazen, USA
His brigade defended Round Forest. A Union general reported that "Hazen proved himself a brave and able soldier by the courage and skill exhibited in forming and sheltering his troops...."
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1863.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 35° 52.586′ N, 86° 25.652′ W. Marker was in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker was on Old Nashville Highway, on the right when traveling north. Located at tour stop five, the Round Forest, in Stones River National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Hazen's Brigade Monument (a few steps from this marker); Slave, Soldier, Citizen (within shouting distance of this marker); Remembering Sacrifices - in Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchoring the Union Line (within shouting distance of this marker); They Passed This Way (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waiting Anxiously for Tomorrow's Fate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Exploring the Promise of Freedom (approx. 0.2 miles away); Parsons' Batteries Heavily Engaged (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 October 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,104 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.