First built in 1887 as a promotional item by the Tennessee Red Cedar Woodenworks Company, the World's Largest Cedar Bucket measures about 6 feet (1.82 meters) tall with a 6 feet (1.82 meters) base and 9 feet (2.74 meters) at the top with a capacity to hold about 1566 gallons (5927.95 liters) of water. The original Bucket was burned in 2005 by arsonists but was restored to its former glory by the Rutherford County Blacksmith Association in October, 2011 just before the Murfreesboro’s Bicentennial Celebrations.
Visit the Fortress Rosecrans in Murfreesboro and explore the remains of the old fort that was built in the year 1863. Covering an area of 200 acres (80.9 hectares), this historic fortress was designed and planned by Brigadier General James St. Clair Morton. Visitors can walk along the trails to see parts of the historic fort which was built by using earthworks. This fort was used during the Civil War to protect the railroad, warehouses and supply bases in the area.
Murfreesboro is a picturesque city in Tennessee that also serves as the seat of Rutherford County. One of the fastest growing cities in the country, Murfreesboro was settled in 1811 and incorporated as a city in 1817. Steeped in Civil War history, the city preserves remnants of its pasts which can be witnessed with an immersive tour. The Stones River National Battlefield is the famous site of a military victory that played a major role in the Emancipation Proclamation. The Stones River National Cemetery is another historic landmark, being the final resting place of many soldiers. Other attractions include Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, the old Oaklands Mansion, and Barfield Crescent Park.
The Hazen Brigade Monument is a stoic reminder if the hefty cost of war and price of freedom. This Civil War monument is the oldest of its kind to have survived over the years, and still stands at its original location within the Stones River National Cemetery. The monument is a testament and a homage to those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the sake of their country.
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