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Battle of Murfreesboro ~ Jan. 2, 1863
at the intersection of New Nashville Highway (U.S. 41) and Van Cleeve Lane, Murfreesboro,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 52' 52.439988",
-86° 25' 46.92"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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1/2 mile north is the hillock commanding a ford over Stone's River. Here Capt. John Mendenhall, 4th US Artillery, artillery officer on Gen. Crittenden's Staff, set a groupment of 58 guns which broke up the assault across the river of Mag. Gen John C. Breckinridge's Confederate Division. Tablets on the spot give details. Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Battle of Murfreesboro ~ Jan. 2, 1863 Tennessee Map
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