Forrest's Raid

Historical marker location:

Lexington, Tennessee

( Marker is at the intersection of East Church Street (U.S. 412) and College Lane, on the right when traveling east on East Church Street.)

Dec. 18, 1862.

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.