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Rest Haven Cemetery

In 1855, eminent Franklin lawyer, John Marshall gave a seven-acre lot for a new cemetery to be located immediately west of the City Cemetery. Early Methodist minister, Thomas L. Douglass and numerous Confederate soldiers are buried here. Among the latter is Capt. “Tod” Carter, who was mortally wounded during the Battle of Franklin. Also interred here are post-Civil War Franklin leaders, John B. McEwen, and Dr. Daniel P. Cliffe. McEwen was an entrepreneur, lawyer and owner of Fernvale Springs. Dr. Cliff was a respected physician, Confederate surgeon, and president of the Nashville and the Decatur Railroad. He is buried with family members, including his daughter Belle, and her husband General James P. Brownlow, U.S.A.

Williamson County Historical Society 1996

Marker reads the same on both sides.

Marker Name: Rest Haven Cemetery Marker Location: Roadside Type of Marker: Other Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Williamson County Historical Society Marker Number: Not listed

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