Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Battle of Franklin
Nov. 30, 1864
Brigades
2nd Div.
IV Army Corps
Advanced
Union
rifle pits
dug on ridge
to the south
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1864.
Location. 35° 54.822′ N, 86° 52.436′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from Columbia Avenue (Business U.S. 31) north of Everbright Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: across from 1327 Columbia Avenue, 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. Battle Ground Academy (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle Ground Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carter Farm (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beasley Town / Bate's Division on the Western Flank (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (about 700 feet away); Franklin Housing Authority (FHA)/ Reddick Street (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Regarding Battle of Franklin. Due to an exceedingly poor tactical decision on the part of the division commander, the two brigades holding the advanced position were not withdrawn and were overrun.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Williamson County Historical Society "Federal Forward Line" plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.