Fortress Rosecrans
Fortress Rosecrans
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7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Dewayne P
Elizabethtown, KY2,048 contributions
Aug 2020
This was an interesting stop. I didn't have a ton of time so didn't get to explore the entire fortress, but did walk the trails to two of the lunettes. There is plenty of signage to understand the significance and activities that went on there. It is quite overgrown but you can tell, based on the earth works, it was a Civil War fort. There is plenty of free parking. Lots of walkers/joggers on the paved trails.
Written August 8, 2020
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jonphil
Marietta, Georgia145 contributions
Oct 2013 • Business
Fortress Rosecrans, like many worthwhile Civil War sites, is not surrounded by brinks, stone masonry and wooden palisades. It is an earthen breastworks, or natural fortress, so common in defenses that had to be hastily erected and that could provide cover for troops and a way to avoid a direct hit from enemy bullets. While not as effective with cannon fire, it did provide some protection. On the Old National Highway, which might sound like a large road but really is not much more than a well maintained, paved country road, it doesn't look like much at first. However, when you actually get to the spot where the headquarters compound was, just in front of a copse of trees, you look out across the road and realize two things: 1) what an excellent view it provides of that part of the Stone River National Battlefield; and 2) how close to the battle the HQ really is. Close by are other similar sights from the battle, one of the bloodiest of the Civil War. The Visitor Center, which is a short, few minutes away, is excellent, as are the National park personnel who work there. It is in the town of Murfreesboro which, due to the proximity of the great, exciting town of Nashville, is often overlooked. It is a very nice town, with plenty of good restaurants and hotels and quite a large medical center right in the vicinity. If you are driving to Nashville on I-24 from the south, say Chattanooga or Atlanta, and you have a little time, do yourself a favor and stop by the town and the battlefield and restaurants and chill before you get to the 24/7 rock n' rollin', countryfyin' Music City! A tip: the new Embassy Suites right by the Medical Center is outstanding!!!!
Written December 18, 2013
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catlover004
Findlay Ohio54 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
As we travel around the eastern United States, we stop at most Civil War sites. We hear of marches, battles, retreats, and on to the next battle. Little did I ever think of how the soldiers, equipment, supplies, etc get from here to there. This fortress, dirt walls is still surviving a hundred years later, 200 acres, holding up to 15,000 troops and having supplies for an army of 65,000 for several months. This, along with railroads, enabled the Union Army to move southeast during the rest of the war. Visiting it, and walking along the interpretative walkways, gave me many new ideas of how this war was fought.
Written August 11, 2012
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Tennessee50plus
Springfield, TN7,994 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
This was the largest Union fort built during the civil war. Not much remains. There are some nice paved paths that meander through the woods where you can see some of the remains of the original earthworks overgrown by trees and vegetation. Built by freed slave and union soldiers, it was used to secure the supply route from Nashville to Chattanooga that had been used to supply the confederate army. It can be accessed by driving to the back of Old Fort Park.
Written October 3, 2015
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nabenom
966 contributions
May 2015 • Family
I happened to overhear people talking about the fort. For some reason, the idea of an old west srockade is etched in people's minds when they hear the word "fort". For anyone who has visited more than one coastal fort, however, the hilly, reinforced mounds of earth are not "what's left", but the true meaning of the word. Construction of walls and arrangements that maximized defensive posture and retained the ability to mount effective offensive actions is what a fort really is. Wooden walls can be burned, stone walls can be broken, but thick mounds of sod covering stone, mortar and wood last for hundreds of years. This really is a cool old fort. Obviously built in a military quickstep,it was still made to last. Time has played it's tune, neglect has spread it's dust, but the base is there to be seen. Imagine trying to figure a way through the defences with few enough casualties to be able to contest for the ground in hand to hand combat.
Written August 3, 2015
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John R
Pinellas Park, Florida, USA302 contributions
Jul 2019
We visited the fortress in the morning before continuing our journey. The park is used for exercise and walking babies, (from the visitors we saw), and we read several of the info panels along the walk. It's easy to walk as the paths are paved.
We viewed several of the features, but didn't make it to the farther away ones as we were on a schedule to get to our next stop as early as possible.
Some of the features were difficult to see clearly due to all the vegetation, but it was interesting to visualize what it must have been like back during the war.
I also like that it was free, and early in the morning there's no problem finding a parking space.
We viewed several of the features, but didn't make it to the farther away ones as we were on a schedule to get to our next stop as early as possible.
Some of the features were difficult to see clearly due to all the vegetation, but it was interesting to visualize what it must have been like back during the war.
I also like that it was free, and early in the morning there's no problem finding a parking space.
Written August 25, 2019
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CivilWarTraveller57
Murfreesboro, TN42 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Standing remains of the actual fortress that was constructed after the Union won the Battle of Stones River. Murfreesboro became an extremely important supply base for the remainder of the war effort.
It's very exciting to walk among the remains of the actual earthworks built over 155 years ago! The trails also pass by the Stones River itself, and make for a really great hike or walk.
There is also a really great and large playground you'll see on your way to Fortress Rosecrans if you have kids with you.
It's very exciting to walk among the remains of the actual earthworks built over 155 years ago! The trails also pass by the Stones River itself, and make for a really great hike or walk.
There is also a really great and large playground you'll see on your way to Fortress Rosecrans if you have kids with you.
Written April 23, 2018
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Steve J
Nephi, UT234 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
Visited with family & kids. Must read the signs posted along the paths. This is a site that had to be rescued from development. Of the 200 acres of the original fortress only about 1/4 remains, but is worth seeing.
Written October 22, 2017
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James B
Murfreesboro, TN42 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
This is located just off Old Fort Parkway close to the Greenway and park. It has a walking trail and plaque's along the trails that tell the story of the troops who once occupied this area during the Civil War. I have lied in Murfreesboro about 4 years now and only recently discovered this hidden treasure. My girlfriend and I like to go for walks on the weekends when we decided to check this spot out. The walking trails are paved so it's good for strollers and also dog friendly.
Written September 24, 2017
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Duane B
Dale, IN31 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Easy parking and nice walking trails take you on a tour of this historic Civil War site. Signage on site explains in detail the various features you can still see. Definitely worth the trip!
Written April 18, 2016
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