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Stones River National Battlefield TN

Lat, Long: 35.87608652, -86.43078399

Designation: National Battlefield

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.

Weather:

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.

Directions:

From Interstate 24 - Take Exit 76 and turn left (eastbound) or right (westbound) onto Medical Center Parkway. Turn left onto Thompson Lane. Turn left at the park entrance at 1563 N. Thompson Lane. Follow the tour road to the visitor center. From Interstate 40 - Take Exit 235 onto TN 840. Take Exit 55 onto US 41/TN 70 and follow the signs for Murfreesboro. Turn right onto Thompson Lane at the first traffic light. Turn right at the park entrance at 1563 N. Thompson Lane.

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Address/Contact:

1563 North Thompson Lane

Murfreesboro, US, 37129

Phone: 615-893-9501

Email: stri_administration@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

The sun rises behind a green field with a cannon in the foreground.A ray of sunlight shines on the ground at Stones River National Cemetery.Two cannons sit in an icy field.Union soldiers fire muskets.Bicyclists ride down a road bracketed by trees.