Battle at Stones River-Redoubt Brannan - Murfreesboro TN
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Don.Morfe
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Located at the parking area for Redoubt Brannan in the Stones River National Battlefield on West College Street, Murfreesboro TN 37129.
Waymark Code: WM18VJ6
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2023
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Battle at Stones River-December 31, 1862 - January 2, 1863-- Stones River National Battlefield preserves some key portions of the ground where two great armies of Americans - some 81,000 men - clashed with each other. Their bitter, three-day struggle erupted on New Year's Eve 1862.
To explore their stories, start at the visitor center. Maps are available there to help you find battlefield points of interest.
You are here at Redoubt Brannan
This remnant of Redoubt Brannan and the extensive earthworks found south of Lytle Creek are today preserved as parts of Stones River National Battlefield. These surviving fragments of Fortress Rosecrans are reminders that the United States Army of the Cumberland maintained quarters and a large supply depot here next door to Murfreesboro from 1863 to 1864.
Group that erected the marker: National Park Service
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
West College Street
Murfreesboro , TN United States
37129
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