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3 D 45
Confederate Cemetery

Following the Battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, 1864, John McGavcock, owner of "Carnton," collected and buried here the bodies of 1496 Confederates. The five general officers killed there were interred elsewhere after being brought to the house. Other Confederates were later buried here, including Brig. Gen. Johnston K. Duncan.

Tennessee Historical Commission

Marker reads the same on both sides.

Other Information: This is the nation's largest private Confederate cemetery.

McGavock Confederate Cemetery

Marker Name: 3 D 45 - Confederate Cemetery Marker Location: Roadside Type of Marker: Battle (war) Marker Number: 3D 45 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission

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