Captain John Rains

Historical marker location:

110 Rains Ave, Nashville, Tennessee

( Marker is at the intersection of Rains Avenue and Merritt Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Rains Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1968

1743-1834.

The Battle of Stones River, fought near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, during the Civil War, was one of the bloodiest battles of the conflict. It resulted in over 23,000 casualties, including over 3,000 deaths.