Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hazen's Artillery
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 28, 2010
1. Hazen's Artillery Marker
Inscription.
Hazen's Artillery. . This section of guns represents Battery F, 1st Ohio Volunteer Artillery commanded by Lt. Norrel Osburn (four James Rifles and two 12 pdr. howitzers). Along with Capt. Jerome B. Cox's 10th Indiana Battery (four 10 pdr. Parrotts and two 12 pdr. howitzers) located across the railroad tracks to the north, this battery was able to hold its ground, helping Col. Hazen maintain his position during the crucial afternoon of December 31, 1862. The excellence of Union artillery saved the day for the Union army, by protecting the vital supply line on the Nashville Pike.
This section of guns represents Battery F, 1st Ohio Volunteer Artillery commanded by Lt. Norrel Osburn (four James Rifles & two 12 pdr. howitzers). Along with Capt. Jerome B. Cox's 10th Indiana Battery (four 10 pdr. Parrotts and two 12 pdr. howitzers) located across the railroad tracks to the north, this battery was able to hold its ground, helping Col. Hazen maintain his position during the crucial afternoon of December 31, 1862. The excellence of Union artillery saved the day for the Union army, by protecting the vital supply line on the Nashville Pike.
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° 52.575′ N, 86° 25.696′ 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.
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.
Also see . . . Stones River National Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on October 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 28, 2010
2. Marker and Artillery Display Seen from the Parking Area
Next to the marker is a 3.8-inch (or 14-pdr) James Rifle.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 28, 2010
3. Marker, Rifle, and Field of Fire
Looking over the marker and cannon towards the fields west of the Round Forest.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 28, 2010
4. 3.80 inch James Rifle Type 2
This James rifle was produced by Ames Manufacturing of Massachusetts in 1861. It weighed 917 pounds when inspected by George T. Balch (initials G.T.B.). The gun carries registry number 25. The rifling is 10 groove, right hand twist.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.