Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
44th Missouri Infantry
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
1. 44th Missouri Infantry Marker
This regiment was organized in the late summer and early fall of 1864. It was commanded by Col. Robert C. Bradshaw, a veteran officer who had seen prior action at Lexington and Shiloh. The 44th Missouri was shipped to Tennessee to help defend against the Confederate invasion which was aimed at Nashville and had yet to be engaged in combat. The unit was assigned to Brig. Gen. Thomas Ruger’s Division and was posted on the secondary, or reserve line, at Franklin. When Southern troops broke through the main Federal line of defense on November 30 the 44th Missouri was suddenly immersed in heavy and often close quarters fighting. The regiment served as an anchor and helped to stem the breakthrough. It suffered roughly 25% casualties and bought precious time for the Federal army, which allowed Col. Emerson Opdyke’s brigade to move into the fray and effectively shatter the Confederate attack west of the Columbia Pike.Funding courtesy of Stewart B. White of Gainesville, Florida
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° 55.009′
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
2. 44th Missouri Infantry Marker
The marker is closest to the camera, on the Carter House garden path.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Epic Struggle in the Carter Garden (a few steps from this marker); Bate's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Theodrick (Tod) Carter (within shouting distance of this marker); 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 of this marker); Cleburne’s Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Also see . . . Battle of Franklin Trust. Carter House & Canton (Submitted on August 31, 2019.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2019
3. The attacker's view of the Carter House
The marker is to the far left, near the couple.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on March 13, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
