Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Battle at Stones River
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Photographed by Shane Oliver, January 16, 2021
1. Battle at Stones River Marker
Stones River National Battlefield preserves key portions of the ground where one of the most important battles of the Civil War raged from December 31, 1862 through January 2, 1863.
I can never forget you gave us a hard earned victory, which, had there been a defeat instead, the nation could scarcely have lived over.
President Abraham Lincoln to Major General William Rosecrans, August 1863
To explore the stories of the people who lived and fought here, start at the visitor center. Maps are available there to help you find battlefield points of interest.
Hikers, please walk on the trails.
Cyclists, please ride on the road.
Roller skates and skateboards are not allowed.
You Are Here at the Stones River Battlefield Entrance
Follow the entrance road one mile to the visitor center where museum exhibits and a short video reveal the histoFy of Stones River National Battlefield. Trails start outside and lead to places on the battlefield.
Maps are available inside to guide you along the battle tour road and to more distant points of historic interest. Park rangers and volunteers are in the visitor center to answer your questions.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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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. 35° 52.09′ N, 86° 25.711′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. It is on Park Road just west of North Thompson Lane, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the Thompson Lane entrance to Stones River National Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1750 N Thompson Ln, 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: Why Fight Here? (here, next to this marker); Sheridan Saves the Day (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boys, you must get out of here! You are surrounded! (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sheridan's Stand (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan (approx. Ό mile away); Chalmers Brigade at Murfreesboro (approx. 0.4 miles away); Donelsons Brigade at Murfreesboro (approx. 0.4 miles away); They Passed This Way (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.
Other markers no longer nearby. Abandoned Artillery (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); December 31, 1862 (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Kevin W., June 18, 2024
2. Battle at Stones River Marker
Photographed by Shane Oliver, January 16, 2021
3. Park Entrance along N Thompson Ln
The Battle at Stones River marker is located along Park Road, directly behind the N Thompson Ln entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 748 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on June 18, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
