All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. In 2007, he published the story and correspondence of a confederate cavalryman titled letters to anna. If you enjoy reading about the civil war i recommend this book. Surrounding the perimeter of the site are trenches dug by civil war troops. Jerry and i flew into nashville and hired a car to begin our weeklong journey. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources franklin county. Tod carter, a civil war ghost story franklin, tennessee february 5, 2015 bela black leave a comment the famous captain tod carter had escaped from an old locomotive, he was being transported from a union soldier prison on johnsons island and being brought back home to. Abram, thomas, litton, and joseph bostick of franklin, tennessee, all of whom fought in the war. Individual unitsbrigades 588 th engineer battalion army of the tennessee. May 26, 20 following the disastrous battle of franklin, tenn. Check out our animated map on the battle of franklin.
Franklin was the first destination on a civil war and civil rights themed road trip through mississippi and tennessee. The battle of franklin near nashville, tennessee, may not be the most famous battle of the american civil war. Visit civil war sites from a private stone cottage cottages. The battle of franklin was fought on november 30, 1864, in franklin, tennessee, as part of the franklinnashville campaign of the american civil war. He retired from federal express in 2004 and lives in franklin, tennessee, where he works part time as a guide at the carter house, a local civil war historic site. I find it one of the most fascinating and tragic battles of the entire war. This franklin military collectors show is held at williamson county ag expo center and hosted by mike kent and associates. The history of the civil war campaign that destroyed the confederate army of tennessee charles river editors on. John bell hood s army of tennessee conducted numerous frontal assaults against fortified. Their historical background, tactical use and modern collecting and shooting 14. The battle of franklin, tennessee, has been called the worst civil war battle youve never heard of, but hopefully more people have become aware of it in recent years. Host a dinner for eight around a rustic table then retire to a comfy living room under the crystal chandelier. Franklins carnton, the mcgavock house and confederate.
During the antebellum period, kentuckians and tennesseans enjoyed a common culture, pursued a largely agricultural way of life, and shared many values, particularly a deepseated commitment. More than 150 years later the stories of both despair and heroism have been carefully preserved and shared daily with visitors from all over the world. Lotz house civil war museum and franklin battlefield. Account of the battle of franklin, a western theater civil war battle during the american civil war. Dedicated to the preservation, conservation and interpretation of the historic franklin masonic hall, a national historic. In franklin, tennessee, a small community about 20 miles south of nashville, three buildings stand as monuments to five of the bloodiest hours in all of american history. By mid1862 the union army occupied much of middle and west tennessee, while the. I was unaware of this battle during the civil war and this is why historical fiction is my favorite genre. I recently visited the carnton plantation in franklin, tn, which inspired me to read this book. Middle tennessee civil war show the original nashville show. Carnton plantation, where 1,500 unidentified dead from the 1864 battle of franklin are interred. The sprawling farm and its buildings played an important role during and immediately after the battle of franklin during the american civil war. The battle of franklin included the bloodiest hours of the civil war. Lotz house civil war museum and franklin battlefield walking tours located at 1111 columbia avenue, franklin, tn 615.
The battle of franklin was fought on november 30, 1864, in franklin, tennessee, as part of the franklin nashville campaign of the american civil war. The novel follows eightyearold lizzie courtneys early life, from her idyllic childhood through the battle of franklin and aftermath when her world became wrought with chaos. This book consists of the civil war letters of the four bostick brothers. The mission of the battle of franklin trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the american civil war.
The 3 must see civil war sites in franklin, tn tripadvisor. Yet, for lovers of historical fiction, the story told in robert hicks novel the widow of the south is gripping enough to inspire travel to franklin, tennessee, to see carnton plantation and other sites where the story takes place. March 5, 1863 thompsons station 12 march 25, 1863 brentwood april 10, 1863 franklin i 14 november 30, 1864 franklin ii 15 map showing civil war battles in tennessee. Litton bostick served in the 20th tennessee infantry. The widow of the south, and franklin, tennessee off. You will begin to understand how the residents of franklin, the civil war town of 750 people, emerged from their homes on the morning of december 1, 1864 to find over 9,500. Parts of the unions outer trenches fell to hoods men, but a yankee counterattack spelled disaster for the confederates. Aaron astor, who will speak on the his new book, the civil war along tennessees cumberland plateau. Residences and other buildings in and around the town and battlefield had been turned into vast charnelhouses as field hospitals whose. He and his wife judy have three children and six grandchildren. We would travel the natchez trace parkway from its northern terminus near franklin south to tupelo and jackson before looping north through the. In addition to touring rippavilla, we will also stop at st.
It was one of the worst disasters of the war for the confederate states army. The middle tennessee civil war show will be held on dec 5th6th, 2020 in franklin, tn. Here one of the civil wars bloodiest battles was fought. Historic franklin masonic hall foundation home facebook. Tod carter, a civil war ghost story franklin, tennessee. It is managed by the nonprofit organization the battle of franklin trust. We manage two historic sites in franklin, tennessee, that witnessed the 1864 battle of franklin. Search our collections williamson county, tn official site. On november 30, 1864, during the battle of franklin, some 37,000 men 20,000 confederates and 17,000 union soldiers fought over a 2mile stretch on franklins outskirts. Lizzies war is my childrens historical novel that explores life in franklin during the civil war from a childs perspective. The battle of franklin page includes battle maps, history articles, battlefield photos, videos, and more on this 1864 civil war battle in tennessee. North and south fight for control of a vital region kentucky and tennessee share a unique and similar history, having joined the union as the fifteenth and sixteenth states in 1792 and 1796, respectively. Upcoming shows and events civil war artifacts for sale in.
Franklin saw significant action during the civil war 18611865, and is famously known for the horrific battle of franklin which took place november 30, 1864. This is your guide to enjoying a visit to civil war franklin. Landmark booksellers historic downtown franklin tn new. Franklins carnton, the mcgavock house and confederate cemetery. The round table franklins charge battlefield preservation. Monday, october 26, 2020 today we focus on the devastating battle of franklin, one of the last major battles of the civil war. Civil war battle edit edit source the following civil war battles were fought in williamson county. Two witnessed the epicenter of fighting during the battle of franklin on november 30, 1864. Tod carter, a civil war ghost story franklin, tennessee february 5, 2015 bela black leave a comment the famous captain tod carter had escaped from an old locomotive, he was being transported from a union soldier prison on johnsons island and being brought back home to fight the battle at franklin, tennessee. Franklin was a strongly leaning confederate populace in 1861 but also had some union pockets and supporters too. Landmark booksellers specializes in carefully curated books on southern americana, tennessee, regional and local history, culture literature and art.
In the years following the civil war, cities and towns across the nation began to erect memorials for their war dead. Civil war tours discover franklins crucial role beginning with tennessees secession and entry into the war, through union occupation and the november 30, 1864 battle, franklins residents were profoundly impacted by their experiences, and youll see it all through their eyes. If you go, youll discover why the battle of franklin is considered the last great battle of the civil war. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be. Carnton is a historic home and museum in franklin, williamson county, tennessee, united states.
The premise of this book had great potential, as its based on the true story of carrie mcgavock whose plantation home carnton was confiscated as a battle hospital during the civil wars bloodiest conflict the battle of franklin in 1864. The battle of franklin trust is a 501c3 organization. Click the link below to search our book collection. Sewanee, franklin county civil war centennial committee, 1963. During the civil war, tennessees rivers and rails were critical arteries to the deep south, and both united states and confederate forces fought hard to control them in major battles like fort donelson, shiloh, stones river, chattanooga, franklin, and nashville. Historic franklin masonic hall foundation, franklin, tennessee. John bell hoods army of tennessee conducted numerous frontal assaults against fortified positions occupied by the union forces under maj. Confederate monument public square franklin, tennessee. How to enjoy a visit to the franklin, tn civil war battlefield. Our book collection includes local and state history titles, family histories, civil war history and more.