Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Federal Breastworks
Battle of Franklin
By Larry Gertner, May 2007
1. Federal Breastworks Marker
The breastworks, thirty yards south, were held by Grose’s Brigade, Kimball’s Division of the Fourth U.S. Army Corps on Nov. 30, 1864. Around 5 p.m., the brigade was attacked by two regiments of Finley’s Florida Brigade, C.S.A. The Floridians withdrew and attacked one-half hour later with the entire brigade, but were driven back. Chalmer’s Division of Forrest’s Cavalry next attacked Kimball’s Division from the northwest. A Federal general called this assault, which also was repulsed, “short but severe…”Erected 1996 by Save the Battlefield Association and the family of James W. Hickman.
Location. 35° 55.426′ N, 86° 52.694′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on Tennessee Route 96 0.1 miles east of 11th Avenue North, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 Highway 96, 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. Hard Bargain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Natchez Street Community (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hincheyville
By Larry Gertner, June 17, 2019
2. Federal Breastworks Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2019. This page originally submitted on May 23, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on June 17, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on May 23, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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