Carnton Plantation-Battle of Franklin - Franklin TN
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 35° 54.282 W 086° 51.758
16S E 512395 N 3973387
Carnton Plantation Mansion had a Greek Revival porch which served as an observation post for Gen. Nathan B. Forrest during the Battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, 1864. After the Battle, Carnton served as a hospital.
Waymark Code: WM170NE
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2022
Views: 1
LOCATION: 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin TN 37064
TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
Carnton Plantation
Carnton was built ca. 1815 by Randal McGavock (1768-1843), planter, political leader and mayor of Nashville. Named after the McGavock home in Northern Ireland, the house was greatly enlarged by Randal ca.1826. His son, John, later added the Greek Revival porches, one of which served as an observation post for Gen. Nathan B. Forrest during the Battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, 1864. After the Battle, Carnton served as a hospital. The bodies of Generals Adams, Cleburne, Granbury, and Strahl rested on the back porch the next morning. Carnton was acquired by the Carnton Association in 1978.
Erected 1984 by Williamson County Historical Society.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Franklin
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 11/30/1864
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.