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. 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. It 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 marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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

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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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slave, Soldier, Citizen (about 300 feet away); Waiting Anxiously for Tomorrow's Fate (about 600 feet away); Exploring the Promise of Freedom (about 700 feet away); Parsons' Batteries Heavily Engaged (about 700 feet away); They Passed This Way (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Other markers no longer nearby. Struggle for Round Forest (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Hazen Brigade Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Parson's Battery (was about 700 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Stones River National Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on October 30, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Marker and Artillery Display Seen from the Parking Area image. Click for full size.

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.

Marker, Rifle, and Field of Fire image. Click for full size.

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.

3.80 inch James Rifle Type 2 image. Click for full size.

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 970 times since then and 30 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.