Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Sheridan's Stand

10 A.M. - Noon

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 28, 2010

1. Sheridan's Stand Marker

Inscription. Here, General Phil Sheridan's Union division made a stand against the onrushing Confederates. His men, together with those of General George Thomas' divisions, hurled back repeated attacks before being forced to withdraw. The delaying action gave the Federals time to form a new line that held.

General Philip Sheridan helped save the day for the Union at Stones River. After the war, he rose to command of the United States Army.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 35° 52.109′ N, 86° 25.927′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. It can be reached from Park Road, on the left when traveling south. Located on a walking trail from stop two, the Slaughter Pen, on the driving tour of Stones River National Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boys, you must get out of here! You are surrounded! (here, next to this marker); Michigan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sheridan Saves the Day (about 300 feet away); Why Fight Here? (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle at Stones River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Donelson’s Brigade at Murfreesboro

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(approx. half a mile away); Chalmers’ Brigade at Murfreesboro (approx. half a mile away); This Far, But No Farther (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Other markers no longer nearby. Abandoned Artillery (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); December 31, 1862 (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Cotton Field – "No Man's Land" (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 28, 2010

2. Sheridan's Stand Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,269 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.