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

The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction

The Occupied Tow in War and Reconstruction Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2022

1. The Occupied Tow in War and Reconstruction Marker

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1862 Union troops camp at Murfree Spring from April to June. Confederate cavalry raid on the town and courthouse takes place during July. The Union occupation is lifted. Murfreesboro becomes headquarters for the Confederate army that winter.

1862-1863 Battle of Stones River starts December 31st and ends January 2nd. Union troops reoccupy Murfreesboro and stay for the remainder of the war. The First Presbyterian Church and other buildings are demolished for the use of their building materials. Fortress Rosecrans is constructed by Union troops.

1864 African Americans celebrate the Fourth of July at Murfree Spring. Stone's River National Cemetery is established.

1865 Celebration is held March 4th at Murfree Spring by African-Americans to celebrate their local emancipation anniversary.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil.

Location. 35° 50.288′ N, 86° 23.223′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Southeast Broad Street (U.S. 41) and South Maney Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 460 SE Broad St, Murfreesboro TN 37130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Antebellum Prosperity and Institutional Growth (here, next to this marker); A Town Emerges on the Water's Edge (here, next to this marker); Settlers Discover the Spring (here, next to this marker); Those Who Used the Spring First (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction (here, next to this marker); Building a Victorian City (a few steps from this marker); A Progressive City (a few steps from this marker); A More Healthy Community (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2022

2. The Occupied Tow in War and Reconstruction Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.