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 In
July 1862, Congress passed legislation giving the President of the United
States the authority to purchase land for the establishment of cemeteries
"for the soldiers who shall die in the service of their country."
This legislation effectively began the National Cemetery system.
Stones River National Cemetery was established in 1865 and has more than
6,000 Union graves. In 1933 responsibility of the cemetery was transferred
from the War Department to the National Park Service.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Daily, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m., all year; closed December 25.
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| Communities
Surrounding Stones River National Cemetery | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Murfreesboro, TN (9 min.
) Pop. 68,816
Jamestown, TN (12 min.
) Pop. 1,839
Smyrna, TN (14 min.
) Pop. 25,569
La Vergne, TN (20 min.
) Pop. 18,687
Christiana, TN (23 min.
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Lascassas, TN (23 min.
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Rockford, TN (24 min.
) Pop. 798
College Grove, TN (24 min.
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Gladeville, TN (24 min.
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Rockvale, TN (25 min.
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| Arrington, TN (27 min.
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Nolensville, TN (28 min.
) Pop. 3,099
Fosterville, TN (29 min.
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Readyville, TN (30 min.
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Eagleville, TN (31 min.
) Pop. 464
Woodbury, TN (33 min.
) Pop. 2,428
Milton, TN (34 min.
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Bradyville, TN (35 min.
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Norene, TN (38 min.
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Auburntown, TN (42 min.
) Pop. 252
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