Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Carter Farm
The Federal Counterattack
— Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
1. The Carter Farm - The Federal Counterattack Marker
Just before 4:30 P.M., when the bulk of Confederate Gen. Patrick Cleburne’s Division struck this part of the main Federal line, the 100th Ohio Infantry buckled under the pressure. Although Cleburne had been killed just south of here, his men slammed into the earthworks and some vaulted over them. The 100th Ohio Infantry quickly fell back, as did part of the 104th Ohio Infantry. Some of the 104th Ohio soldiers tenaciously held their ground, as did two guns of the 6th Ohio Battery near the Carter cotton gin. These units, as well as the 65th Indiana Infantry farther east, anchored the line and averted further collapse.The Federal 12th Kentucky Infantry, 16th Kentucky Infantry, and 8th Tennessee Infantry were behind you in reserve. When the main line broke all three regiments charged forward to check the Confederate breakthrough, followed by the 175th Ohio Infantry, a new unit that had never been in combat. The reserves engaged the Southerners in bloody, hand-to-hand fighting and pushed many of them back outside the main line of works. More help arrived when three regiments of Col. Emerson Opdyke’s Brigade (sic) piled into this sector,
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As Federal troops took full control of this area they began to fire west across Columbia Pike. From here they could sweep some of the area along the main line west of the road and Confederate losses continued to grow.
Erected by Historic Franklin Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1964.
Location. 35° 54.973′ N, 86° 52.361′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on Columbia Avenue near Strahl Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. A different marker also named The Carter Farm (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (within shouting distance
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
2. The Cotton Gin Site and Park
The marker is in the distance along the path.
3. Inset
Pvt. William G. Bentley, 104th Ohio Infantry
4. Inset
Harvey, mascot of the 104th Ohio Infantry
5. Inset
Col. Daniel McCoy, 175th Ohio Infantry commander
6. Inset
Situation map
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on September 16, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
