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Stones River Battlefield

One third of soldiers who fought at Stones River became casualties. The battle was so fierce that one acre saw 1,500 men fall. Now the Slaughter Pen echoes with screams. Soldiers appear in formation. The dead have no peace.

1862-1863 - Present
Tennessee, USA
2000+ witnesses

Stones River was one of the Civil War’s bloodiest.

The Battle

December 31-January 2:

  • 23,000+ casualties
  • One third of forces
  • Neither side victory
  • Strategic Union gain
  • Extreme violence

The Slaughter Pen

Hell’s Half Acre:

  • 1,500 fell in one acre
  • Close combat
  • Bodies piled
  • Screams still heard
  • Most haunted area

The Round Forest

“Hell’s Half Acre”:

  • Intense fighting
  • Trees shattered
  • Soldiers appear
  • Battle replays
  • Heavy energy

The Cemetery

Hazen’s Monument:

  • Oldest Civil War monument
  • Built during war
  • Soldiers buried
  • Apparitions common
  • Guard duty continues

What’s Reported

Paranormal activity:

  • Battle sounds
  • Marching
  • Screaming
  • Apparitions in formation
  • Cold spots

Today

National Battlefield:

  • Preserved fields
  • Walking tours
  • Ghost investigations
  • Ranger sightings
  • Ongoing activity

Sources