Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Abandoned Artillery
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 35° 52.106′ N, 86° 25.924′ W. Marker was in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker could be reached from Park Road, on the left when traveling south. Located on a walking trail from stop two, the Slaughter Pen, 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.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Boys, you must get out of here! You are surrounded! (here, next to this marker); Sheridan's Stand (a few steps from this marker); Sheridan Saves the Day (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michigan (about 300 feet away); Why Fight Here? (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle at Stones River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Donelson’s Brigade at Murfreesboro (approx. half a mile away); Chalmers’ Brigade at Murfreesboro (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.
Also see . . . Stones River National Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on November 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,415 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.