Battle of Stones River
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
View toward McFadden's Lane near center of Federal lines on the
eve of the battle (looking north)
View toward McFadden's Lane near center of Federal lines on the eve of the battle (looking north)
Abandoned artillery in the woods known as the "Slaughter
Pen"
Abandoned artillery in the woods known as the "Slaughter Pen"
Limestone outcroppings found throughout the woods at Stones River
Limestone outcroppings found throughout the woods at Stones River
View from Sheridan's position in the Slaughter Pen. Confederates
charged repeatedly over the field in front. (facing south-east)
View from Sheridan's position in the Slaughter Pen. Confederates charged repeatedly over the field in front. (facing south-east)
Confederate point-of-view facing the cotton field. Union troops
had retreated to a strong position along the trees in the distance.
(facing north)
Confederate point-of-view facing the cotton field. Union troops had retreated to a strong position along the trees in the distance. (facing north)
Cemetery for Hazen's Brigade in Round Forest
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Cemetery for Hazen's Brigade in Round Forest
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Hazen's Monument
Hazen's Monument
Site of the Union artillery position on the final day of the
battle.
Site of the Union artillery position on the final day of the battle.
McFadden's Ford where Breckinridge attempted to push Federal
troops back over the Stones River but were themselves defeated
by Federal artillery (facing north)
McFadden's Ford where Breckinridge attempted to push Federal troops back over the Stones River but were themselves defeated by Federal artillery (facing north)