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Stones River National Battlefield photo: Black Eyed Susan
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Cedar Glades

photo: Cedar Glades on Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield contains a unique habitat found only in Middle Tennessee. Cedar glades with shallow soil and harsh conditions are home to twelve specially adapted plant species including the endangered Tennessee Coneflower and Pyne’s Ground Plum.

Stones River National Battlefield employees monitor the health of the glades and work to improve and protect these unique habitats.

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photo: Paul Laurence Dunbar, Orville Wright, and Wilbur Wright Did You Know?

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.
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