Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Advancing With Scott's Brigade
Following in Their Footsteps
This walkway traces the route that the men of Confederate Gen. Thomas M. Scott’s brigade took in the Battle of Franklin. Read below to see what it was like then and to follow in their footsteps
Distance to Union Lines: 1,200 yards (1,143 m)
Local Time: 4:20 pm, November 30, 1864
At this point Scott’s brigade entered the range of case-shot shells from Union smoothbore artillery in the defenses ahead of you. Loaded with scores of lead spheres, the shells acted like large grenades as they burst overhead. In this ordeal the men of Scott’s brigade were not alone.
To your front and left marched Gen. Winfield S. Featherston’s brigade, with all of its six regiments and one battalion hailing from Mississippi. Directly behind you were Gen. John Adams and his six infantry regiments, also from Mississippi.
After a few more minutes passed, Adams’ men saw him for the last time. Adams had a full view of the tremendous losses that Scott’s and Featherston’s men were suffering, and he maneuvered his brigade to your left to find a better path into the Union lines. He did not find it and fell in the process.
Erected by Tennessee Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil . In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1864.
Location. 35° 54.555′ N, 86° 51.533′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from Eastern Flank Circle, 0.4 miles south of Lewisburg Pike (Business U.S. 431), on the right when traveling west. Located in Eastern Flank Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1368 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eastern Flank Battlefield Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Franklin, Eastern Flank (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Advancing With Scott's Brigade (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Franklin, Eastern Flank (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Franklin, Eastern Flank (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Advancing With Scott's Brigade (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Battle of Franklin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harpeth River Restoration and Fish Passage (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
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