Description:
On New Year's Eve 1862, what would become the bloodiest Civil War battle west of the Appalachian Mountains began just north of Murfreesboro along the Stones River. Though by the end of the first day of fighting the Confederates thought they were assured a victory, Union reinforcements turned the tide against the rebels. By January 3, the Confederates were in retreat and 23,000 soldiers lay dead or injured on the battlefield. Today, 351 acres of the battlefield are preserved. The site includes a national cemetery and the Hazen Brigade Monument, which was erected in 1863 and is the oldest Civil War memorial in the United States. In the visitor center you'll find a museum full of artifacts and details of the battle.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 615 893 9501
- fax: +1 615 893 9508
Address:
- 3501 Old Nashville Hwy
- Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Hours:
- Daily 8am-5pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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