Stones River National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Hard Earned Victory

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.

Click here for an in depth account of the Battle of Stones River including links to maps detailing troop movements.

Union soldiers carrying an american flag while marching

Civil War Sesquicentennial

Learn more about special programs and events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

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McGavock High School students explore the limestone outcroppings at the Slaughter Pen.

McGavock High School Partnership

See the results of our ongoing education partnership with the McGavock High School Academy of Digital Design and Communications.

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Become a Junior Civil War Historian!

Become a Junior Ranger at two or three Civil War parks and earn a special patch and the title of Junior Civil War Historian.

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National cemetery headstone with an American flag in front of it

Stones River National Cemetery Burial Database

Learn about the history of the cemetery and search our list for soldiers buried there. more ...

Write to

3501 Old Nashville Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Phone

Headquarters (Weekdays 8 AM - 4:30 PM)
(615) 893-9501

Visitor Information (Weekends & Holidays)
(615) 478-1035

Fax

(615) 893-9508

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.

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