Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
To The Soldiers Of Florida
at the Battle of Franklin
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
1. To The Soldiers Of Florida Marker
Front
The Florida soldier for duty’s sake, undaunted, stood to the front of the battle until no light remained to illuminate the field of carnage, save the luster of his chivalry and courage.
Finley’s Brigade
Col. Robert Bullock
Maj. Jacob A. Lash
1st Florida Infantry
3rd Florida Infantry
4th Florida Infantry
1st Florida Cavalry
6th Florida Infantry
7th Florida Infantry
Perry’s Florida Battery
Back:
Florida Troops
Battle Of Franklin
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.
Monument Sponsored By
Florida Division Sons of Confederate Veterans
S.C.V. Kirby-Smith Camp #1209
S.C.V. Finley’s Brigade Camp #1614
3rd. Batt. CO. D Mechanized Cavalry Florida
S.C.V. A. Livingston Camp #745
S.C.V. Sam Davis Camp #1293
Order of Confederate Rose Florida Society
Joe Hill Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Andy G. Strickland, Esq.
Erected by Florida Division Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 53.325′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mississippi (here, next to this marker); Tennessee, A Grave or a Free Home (a few steps from this marker); 3" Ordnance Gun (a few steps from this marker); Freeman's Battery, Forrest's Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Our Ancestors (a few steps from this marker); Hood and Schofield (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier's Walk (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
2. To The Soldiers Of Florida Marker
Back
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
3. Winstead Hill Confederate Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
