Carper Homestead

Historical marker location:

660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, Tennessee

( Marker can be reached from Thompson Lane (Tennessee Route 155) 0.1 miles west of Kraft Drive, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1969

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.