Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Battle Ground Academy

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 27, 2012

1. Battle Ground Academy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Founded in 1889 as Battle Ground Academy, named for its location where the Battle of Franklin occurred in 1864, and dedicated in an address by Confederate General William B. Bate, later governor and U.S. Senator, this boys' preparatory school was located on Columbia Avenue across from the Carter House. The school was popularly called the Wall and Mooney School and the Peoples School for its early headmasters. After being destroyed by fire in 1902, it was moved to its present site.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3D 49.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 35° 54.824′ N, 86° 52.436′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of Columbia Avenue (U.S. 31) and Everbright Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Columbia Avenue. 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Franklin (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle Ground Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carter Farm (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beasley Town / Bate's Division on the Western Flank (about 600 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 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Carter Farm (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 27, 2012

2. Battle Ground Academy Marker

Middle College High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 27, 2012

3. Middle College High School

Battle Ground Academy image. Click for full size.

circa 1925

4. Battle Ground Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on October 6, 2013. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.