Franklin TN ~ Carnton Plantation
This historic mansion played a pivotal role during and after the Battle of Franklin on Nov 30, 1864. It became the largest of many field hospitals for tending the wounded and dying soldiers. Over 1750 Confederate soldiers lost their lives in this battle, including four Generals who were laid out for viewing on the back porch (bottom photo) for several hours after the battle. The parking area and approach is toward the back of the house (also bottom pic). The third photo shows the ghost outline of the original building built in 1815, which stayed attached to the 1826 mansion until it was destroyed by a tornado in 1909. If you are a fan of historical fiction, The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks is a fabulous telling of the McGavock family story and their role during and after the battle.
Franklin TN ~ Carnton Plantation
This historic mansion played a pivotal role during and after the Battle of Franklin on Nov 30, 1864. It became the largest of many field hospitals for tending the wounded and dying soldiers. Over 1750 Confederate soldiers lost their lives in this battle, including four Generals who were laid out for viewing on the back porch (bottom photo) for several hours after the battle. The parking area and approach is toward the back of the house (also bottom pic). The third photo shows the ghost outline of the original building built in 1815, which stayed attached to the 1826 mansion until it was destroyed by a tornado in 1909. If you are a fan of historical fiction, The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks is a fabulous telling of the McGavock family story and their role during and after the battle.