National Battlefield · Tennessee, United States
Stones River National Battlefield
Stones River National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Tennessee, United States, covering 709 acres (287 ha), established in 1960.
National Battlefield · Tennessee, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Tennessee, United States |
| Area | 709 acres (287 ha) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Coordinates | 35.8808° N, 86.4350° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Stones River National Battlefield
Stones River National Battlefield, a 570-acre (2.3 km2) park along the Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States, three miles (5 km) northwest of Murfreesboro and twenty-eight miles southeast of Nashville, memorializes the Battle of Stones River. This key battle of the American Civil War occurred on December 31, 1862, and January 2, 1863, and resulted in a strategic Union victory.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 21.6 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 136.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Stones River National Battlefield?
Stones River National Battlefield is in Tennessee, United States (35.8808° N, 86.4350° W).
When was Stones River National Battlefield established?
Stones River National Battlefield was established in 1960, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Stones River National Battlefield?
Stones River National Battlefield covers 709 acres (287 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stones_River_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/stri/ — Official park page.