Hazen Brigade Memorial

This memorial, at Stones River National Battlefield, commemorates the actions of Col. William B. Hazen's brigade. The brigade played a central role in the fighting at the Round Forest on the first day of the Battle of Stones River. The Hazen Brigade Monument is the oldest Civil War monument still standing in its original location.
The Battle of Stones River (also named Second Battle of Murfreesboro) was fought from 31 December 1862 to 2 January 1863 and resulted in a strategic Union victory. Of the major battles of the Civil War, Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides. In total, about 3,000 soldiers were killed and 15,000 wounded.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Thomas R Machnitzki