Robert of Fairfax
Carter House
Built 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter and in use by three generations of his family. Here was command post of Maj. Gen. Jacob D. Cox, Federal field commander of Schofield's delaying action. The hottest fighting took place just east and south nearby. Capt. Theodoric Carter. CSA, a son of the family, was mortally wounded.
For a more detailed on-line tour of the Franklin battlefield and exhibits.
Carter House
Built 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter and in use by three generations of his family. Here was command post of Maj. Gen. Jacob D. Cox, Federal field commander of Schofield's delaying action. The hottest fighting took place just east and south nearby. Capt. Theodoric Carter. CSA, a son of the family, was mortally wounded.
For a more detailed on-line tour of the Franklin battlefield and exhibits.