Battle of Stones River - Wikipedia
The Battle of Stones River, also known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro, was fought from December 31, 1862, to January 2, 1863, in Middle Tennessee, as the culmination of the Stones River Campaign in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
Stones River - Wikipedia
The Stones River (properly spelled Stone's River) [2] is a major stream of the eastern portion of Tennessee's Nashville Basin region [1] and a tributary of the Cumberland River. It is named after explorer and longhunter Uriah Stone, who navigated the river in 1767.
Stones River National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)
Learn how the Battle of Stones River changed the course of the Civil War. Learn about the many layers of history found in the park's landscapes and collections. Learn more about the unique natural resources and ecosystems that make up the battlefield.
Stones River Battle Facts and Summary - American Battlefield Trust
Dec 31, 2011 · Battle of Stones River page with battle maps, history articles, photos, recommended books and more for this important 1862-1863 Civil War battle in Tennessee.
Plan Your Visit - Stones River National Battlefield (U.S. National …
Stones River National Battlefield commemorates the Battle of Stones River, one of the largest and most important battles of the American Civil War. For three days in the winter of 1862 and 1863, 81,000 Union and Confederate forces clashed in a battle that would help determine the fate of a young United States.
Battle of Stones River ‑ Winner, Map & Summary - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · The Battle of Stones River, one of the deadliest clashes of the Civil War, delivered a morale boost and control of central Tennessee to the Union in early 1863.
Stones River National Battlefield - Wikipedia
Stones River National Battlefield, a 570-acre (2.3 km 2) park along the Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee, three miles (5 km) northwest of Murfreesboro and twenty-eight miles southeast of Nashville, memorializes the Battle of Stones River.
The Battle of Stones River - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 14, 2015 · Why Stones River? As 1862 drew to a close, President Abraham Lincoln was desperate for a military victory. His armies were stalled, and the terrible defeat at Fredericksburg spread a pall of defeat across the nation. There was also the …
Stones River National Battlefield Tennessee - Park Ranger John
Apr 7, 2023 · Epic Guide to Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee including things to do, Civil War history, nearby lodging, hiking trails, and so much more. The battle that took place along Stones River was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. More than 23,500 of the soldiers died or were injured in the battle.
Stones River - American Battlefield Trust
The Battle of Stones River Murfreesboro. The day after Christmas, 1862, Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans' Army of the Cumberland left Nashville and marched toward Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee at Murfreesboro, 30 miles to the south. Rosecrans had about 80,000 men under his command, yet he left 40,000 men in and around ...