Murfreesboro,
TN
TN
My mother lives in Murfreesboro, my sister and I both went to college
there (Middle Tenn. State Univ.) and I have an uncle buried at the
Stones River National Cemetery.
there (Middle Tenn. State Univ.) and I have an uncle buried at the
Stones River National Cemetery.
Tactically indecisive, the Battle of Stones River cost 13,249 Federal
casualties and 10,266 Confederate. After Gen. Bragg withdrew from
Murfreesboro, Gen. Rosecrans claimed victory, providing a
much-needed boost to northern moral following the disastrous Union
defeat at Fredericksburg, VA just three weeks before.
When the Federals set off on the Tullahoma campaign, it was noted
that Gen. Rosecrans left "scarcely leaving forces sufficient to man the
forts". The Union men left behind reportedly had orders to shell the
town and burn it in the event of a Confederate raid. One cannon at
the fort was trained on the courthouse at all times. This elegant
landmark was constructed shortly before the Civil War and still
stands at the center of the downtown square.
The 600-acre National Battlefield includes Stones River National
Cemetery, established in 1865, with more than 6,000 Union graves;
and the Hazen Brigade Monument, believed to be the oldest, intact
Civil War monument still standing in its original location.
casualties and 10,266 Confederate. After Gen. Bragg withdrew from
Murfreesboro, Gen. Rosecrans claimed victory, providing a
much-needed boost to northern moral following the disastrous Union
defeat at Fredericksburg, VA just three weeks before.
When the Federals set off on the Tullahoma campaign, it was noted
that Gen. Rosecrans left "scarcely leaving forces sufficient to man the
forts". The Union men left behind reportedly had orders to shell the
town and burn it in the event of a Confederate raid. One cannon at
the fort was trained on the courthouse at all times. This elegant
landmark was constructed shortly before the Civil War and still
stands at the center of the downtown square.
The 600-acre National Battlefield includes Stones River National
Cemetery, established in 1865, with more than 6,000 Union graves;
and the Hazen Brigade Monument, believed to be the oldest, intact
Civil War monument still standing in its original location.
| Entrance sign to the park. |
| The Hazen Monument. |
| Artillery Monument at McFadden's Ford |
| Defense of the Nashville Pike |
| Typical fence line leading to McFadden's Ford |
| Fight for the Round Forest |
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