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| The Battle of Stones River |
 Confederate soldier’s resting place found 149 years later SHIRLEY FARRIS JONES, editor@murfreesboropost.com - 1 opinion posted |
| Rutherford Rifles fire true Local man commissioned to craft rifles for Confederate Army JONATHAN FAGAN, RCSC |
| Tennessee unveils Civil War 150th anniversary License Plate |
| Remembering The Battle at Stones River |
| Remember Battle of Cedars On Saturday, Dec. 11, Stones River National Battlefield will present programs that tell the stories of soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Cedars. 1 opinion posted |
| Grand Army of Republic connected to Stones River President's Father died here in 1863 MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 3 opinions posted |
| The President's coming ... to old Murfreesborough Jefferson Davis, the first and only president of the CSA, came to review the troops. MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 4 opinions posted |
| Headless Horseman haunts Stones River Battlefield Does the ghost of a headless horseman still haunt Stones River Battlefield? Yes, if you believe anonymous witnesses to the sight and postings on the Internet. MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 4 opinions posted |
| Looking Back: Allen Chapel Church still strong MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| William Stokes turned from politics to war MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Gen. Hardee wrote the book on Civil War tactics MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Which Murfreesboro church served as the state capitol? MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 1 opinion posted |
| Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in 'Boro 9 opinions posted |
| Hardtack & howitzers: A Civil War encampment |
| Forrest caught Yankee troops snoozing in Murfreesboro Editor’s note: Part one dealt with the moving of Confederate troops into Woodbury and then, in the early morning hours, to Murfreesboro were Bedford Forrest launched his attack. SHIRLEY FARRIS JONES, Special to the Post - 1 opinion posted |
| Ole Bedford’s birthday bash in the ’Boro SHIRLEY FARRIS JONES, Special to the Post |
| New book targets Kentucky-Tennessee connection |
| Civil War: Riverside discovery points to Hazen’s Brigade monument MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Access restored to most of battlefield |
| Was there a wrong side to Civil War? Battlefield examines life-changing plight MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 1 opinion posted |
| Group acts to preserve state's Civil War heritage |
| Hallowed Ground: A lantern tour of Stones River Cemetery 1 opinion posted |
| For one of oldest generals in war combat leadership ended poorly MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 1 opinion posted |
| Concerning the Battle of Stone River A Paper Read by Request before the Illinois Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S., at Chicago, Ill., Feb. 14, 1889. MILO HASCALL |
| Politics, religion ended Milo’s military career MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Tracking great-grandpa on his Civil War journey For those of us who are really “into the Civil War,” sometimes it is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern day world to take a journey back in time and follow in the footsteps of our Civil War ancestors. SHIRLEY FARRIS JONES, Post Contributor |
| Thomas Cartwright to offer walking tours of Franklin |
| Link of the Day: Junior Ranger program online |
| Smyrna's Sam Davis Home is Civil War gem Compiled by Mike West |
| Looking for more information about Civil War? MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
Since the inception of The Murfreesboro Post, an article about the Civil War or local history has been featured in each edition.Here, in part 1 of a 2 part series, are some of the places we go to learn more about the community’s heritage: MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Are you familiar with the story of ‘Johnny Shiloh?’ For those of you alive and kicking during the Civil War Centennial, you likely remember the Walt Disney TV movie featuring Kevin Corcoran as Johnny Clem, an orphan who becomes a drummer for the Union Army. MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 1 opinion posted |
| Fannie Battle: Confederate ‘spy’ turned social reformer MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| The Battle family gave its all for the CSA Efforts of daughter surpassed her father MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| This Custer mustered at Battle of Stones River Tom Custer died at Little Bighorn MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Two first cousins shared nicknames, but not fates Both ‘Jack’ Gooches suffered during war MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| H'haid's corner: A Confederate funeral Mike West |
| ‘Sisters in Black’ sour Ocey’s domestic bliss MIKE WEST, Post Managing Editor - 1 opinion posted |
| Fearless Confederate died mysteriously in NYC Did his wife do him in? Part III MIKE WEST, Post Managing Editor |
| The plot thickens as Colonel Martin takes a bride Part II MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| The man who would have burned New York City MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Here's the text of the Emancipation Proclamation |
| Victory at Stones River impacted Emancipation Proclamation MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Make way for Gen. John Hunt Morgan Part 2 MIKE WEST, Managing Editor |
| Tactics give Union a victory at Vaught’s Hill Rebel Raider falls short near Milton MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 1 opinion posted |
| Just what is the significance of Stones River Battlefield? MIKE WEST, Managing Editor - 3 opinions posted |
| Civil War: Women faced danger in roles as spies By Shirley Farris Jones |