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

Forrest’s Murfreesboro Raid

July 13, 1862

Photographed by David Seibert, May 25, 2009

1. Forrest’s Murfreesboro Raid Marker

Inscription. Surrender of the Union garrison took place about 4:00 P.M. Units surrendering were Gen. T. T. Crittenden and staff, detachment of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry, detachment of the 8th Kentucky Cavalry, “B” Battery, Kentucky Light Artillery, the 9th Michigan Infantry and the 3rd Minnesota Infantry. Stores valued at $500,000, four field pieces, 60 wagons, 300 mules, and 175 horses were taken. The entire Union force of 1,200 lost 19 killed and 120 wounded. Confederate losses were 30 killed and 60 wounded. The Confederates withdrew to Readyville, thence to McMinnville, after tearing up the railroad and destroying bridges.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 86.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 35° 51.242′ N, 86° 23.109′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. It is at the intersection of Roberts Street and Maney Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Roberts Street. Marker is in front of Oatlands Historic House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro TN 37130, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oaklands Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Maney Family (about 300 feet away); Agriculture and Gardening (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Oaklands Mansion (about 400 feet away); N. B. Forrest's Raid on Murfreesboro (about 600 feet away); Wetland Plants and Animals (about 700 feet away); The Civil War (about 700 feet away); Known Confederate Veterans Among 2000 Buried Here (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 25, 2009

2. Forrest’s Murfreesboro Raid Marker

Looking east on Roberts Street

Photographed by David Seibert, May 25, 2009

3. Forrest’s Murfreesboro Raid Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, May 25, 2009

4. Forrest’s Murfreesboro Raid Marker

The columns of Oatlands (Historic House Museum) can be seen in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,719 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.