151 years later and The Battle of Franklin is still considered one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.
The Battle of Franklin decimated the Army of Tennessee. Around ten thousand men became casualties on both sides, roughly seven thousand of them Confederates. Fourteen Southern generals became casualties, more than any other battle in the war. Even so, Hood doggedly pursued Schofield with his diminished army to fight again at the Battle of Nashville.–www.civilwar.org
November 30th, the Battle of Franklin Trust, will have their Annual Illumination at the Eastern Flank Battlefield at The Carnton Plantation (see map below).
Carter House
1140 Columbia Ave.
Eastern Flank Battlefield
Also includes Carnton Plantation and The Memorial Cemetary
Fort Granger
A nice hike through Pinkerton Park or you can park at 113 Fort Granger Drive.
Winstead Hill
Just past Mack Hatcher on Columbia Ave
Confederate Monument
In the Downtown Franklin Circle
Visitor's Center
Visitor's Center is located in Downtown Franklin at 400 Main Street
Lotz House
Tours offered daily..Across from Carter House on Columbia Ave.
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