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Carnton was a premier farm and a Confederate field hospital during the Civil War. Learn about its history and the Battle of Franklin through various tours offered by The Battle of Franklin Trust.
Carnton. / 35.90309; -86.85834. Carnton is a historic plantation home built in 1826 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The property, comprising 1,420 acres (5.7 km 2 ), played an important role during and immediately after the Battle of Franklin during the American Civil War. [2] Carnton was situated less than one mile (1 ...
- 48 acres (19 ha)
- 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, Tennessee
- 1826
Carnton 1345 Eastern Flank Circle Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 794-0903. Rippa Villa 5700 Main Street Spring Hill, TN 37174 (931) 486-9037. info@boft.org. Hours.
Discounted tickets for Carnton and Carter House are available at the downtown Franklin Visitor Center. Learn More. Address. 1345 Eastern Flank Circle. Franklin, TN 37064. Phone. (615) 794-0903. KEEP IN TOUCH.
Carnton is one of the three sites of the Battle of Franklin Trust, where you can explore the history of the Civil War and slavery. Learn about the battle, the enslaved people, and the Carter family who lived at Carnton.
Carnton was built around 1826 by Randal McGavock, an early settler in Middle Tennessee. By the time of the Civil War, Carnton was home to John and Carrie McGavock and it was a large working farm. Over forty enslaved people lived and worked at Carnton in the years leading up to the Civil War.
Oct 8, 2017 · Carnton is a historic house museum in Franklin, Tennessee, where Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk visited and where a Confederate field hospital was located during the Civil War. Learn about its history, architecture, and role in the battle of Franklin and the McGavock Confederate Cemetery.
