Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Parson's Battery
4th U.S. Artillery Co. "H" & "M"
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 28, 2010
1. Parson's Battery Marker
Inscription.
Parson's Battery. 4th U.S. Artillery Co. "H" and "M". The most powerful federal battery on this field armed with four 3" Ordnance rifles and four 12 pdr. howitzers. This battery of battle hardened regulars poured charge after charge of canister at less than 600 yards into the oncoming grey ranks - helping stifle attacks on the Round Forest and the Nashville Pike, on the morning and early afternoon of December 31, 1862. At times the Confederate infantry were on three sides of the battery, but Lt. Charles C. Parsons gave no ground. During the entire battle, Parsons fired more than any battery, 2,299 rounds, and suffered very few casualties, due chiefly to the havoc caused by their deadly accurate fire. Parsons was promoted to the rank of captain for his heroic action at Stones River.
The most powerful federal battery on this field armed with four 3" Ordnance rifles and four 12 pdr. howitzers. This battery of battle hardened regulars poured charge after charge of canister at less than 600 yards into the oncoming grey ranks - helping stifle attacks on the Round Forest and the Nashville Pike, on the morning and early afternoon of December 31, 1862. At times the Confederate infantry were on three sides of the battery, but Lt. Charles C. Parsons gave no ground. During the entire battle, Parsons fired more than any battery, 2,299 rounds, and suffered very few casualties, due chiefly to the havoc caused by their deadly accurate fire. Parsons was promoted to the rank of captain for his heroic action at Stones River.
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. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 35° 52.564′ N, 86° 25.846′ W. Marker was in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker was on Park Road, on the left when traveling south. Located at stop one, the Eve of the Battle, on the driving tour of Stones River National Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one named Parsons' Batteries Heavily Engaged (see nearby markers).
Also see . . . Stones River National Battlefield. National Park Service website. (Submitted on October 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 28, 2010
2. Parson's Battery Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 28, 2010
3. Parsons' Battery
One 3-inch rifle and two 12-pdr howitzers represent Parsons' Battery. Note in the distance in the right center is Hazen's Brigade Monument, were that unit stood in the Round Forest. McFadden Lane crosses between the battery location and the forest, intersecting with the Old Nashville Pike.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,169 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
