Stones River National Battlefield The 600-acre National Battlefield includes Stones River National Cemetery 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. Portions of Fortress Rosecrans still stand and are preserved and interpreted by the National Park Service.
What did women do during the war? Find out in the Learning Center
Find out more about the rare plant species that can be found at Stones River
Learning Center
Visit our learning center to view lesson plans related to a variety of subjects having to do with the Civil War and Stones River. This park is also featured in lesson plans created by Teaching with Historic Places, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that helps teachers and students understand how parks and other historic places embody America’s historical experiences and cultural expressions.
Natural Resources
Check out the wild side of Stones River. These pages will help visitors appreciate the natural wonders of the battlefield from the unique and fragile cedar glades, to the war that rages today to eliminate invasive exotic plants and restore native species to the landscape.
Cultural Resources
Check out our Cultural Resources pages to learn more about the monuments, landscapes and archeological resources which help visitors to understand the Battle of Stones River.
The Battle of Stones River
These pages reveal the story of Stones River in detail. They include information about the events leading up to the battle, the main phases of the fighting, and an examination of the aftermath of this critical Union victory.
Climate
Summer is hot and humid with highs in the 90s. Spring and fall are pleasant. Winter temperatures are variable, but temperatures may drop below freezing with occasional snow.
Stones River National Military Park, March 3, 1927
Stones River National Battlefield, April 22, 1960
The battle at Stones River claimed more than 23,500 casualties making it one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Stones River National Battlefield stands today as a silent reminder of those individuals who lost their lives there.
