Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Michigan
Photographed by Shane Oliver, January 16, 2021
1. Front of Michigan Marker
The State of Michigan has erected this marker to her brave and courageous sons who fought at Stones River to preserve the union
This marker is dedicated to all the Michigan soldiers engaged in this great battle, to the 71 men who lost their lives and to the 6 regiments which fought bravely for their country:
21st Michigan Infantry, commanded by Lt. Col. William B. McCreery (Flint), 18 killed, 89 wounded, 36 missing
11th Michigan Infantry, commanded by Col. William L. Stoughton (Sturgis), 30 killed, 84 wounded, 25 missing
13th Michigan Infantry, commanded by Col. Michael Shoemaker (Jackson), 17 killed, 72 wounded, 12 missing
4th Michigan Cavalry, commanded by Col. Robert H.G. Minty (Detroit), 1 killed, 7 wounded, 12 missing
1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, commanded by Col. William P. Innes (Grand Rapids), 2 killed, 9 wounded, 5 missing
1st Michigan Artillery Battery, Company A, commanded by Col. Cyrus O. Loomis (Coldwater), 1 killed, 10 wounded, 2 missing
Michigan men fought at Stones River for the preservation and perpetuity of the Union
Erected 1966 by Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission. (Marker Number 279.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this
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Location. 35° 52.146′ N, 86° 25.967′ W. Memorial is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. It is on Park Road, on the left when traveling south. Located at stop two, the Slaughter Pen, on the driving tour of Stones River National Battlefield. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Sheridan's Stand (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boys, you must get out of here! You are surrounded! (about 300 feet away); Sheridan Saves the Day (about 600 feet away); Why Fight Here? (approx. Ό mile away); Battle at Stones River (approx. Ό mile away); This Far, But No Farther (approx. half a mile away); The Fight for the Cedars (approx. half a mile away); Parsons' Batteries Heavily Engaged (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.
Other markers no longer nearby. December 31, 1862 (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Abandoned Artillery (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently
Photographed by Shane Oliver, January 16, 2021
2. Rear of Michigan Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain
3. Tour Stop Two
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,596 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
