Tennessee State University

Historical marker location:

3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee

( Marker is on Centennial Boulevard/John A Merritt Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.)

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.