Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
"War Clouds"
1860-1864
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015
1. "War Clouds" Marker
Confederate guerillas raid an L&N freight train on an April morning in 1864. Nearby is Octagon Hall, an 8-sided brick home built by slaves. Both Rebel and Union troops camped on the grounds. The cupola was used by spies.
Erected 2013 by the Kentucky Department of Highways.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 36° 40.059′ N, 86° 33.448′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Kentucky, in Simpson County. It is on Steele Road 0.1 miles south of Nashville Road (U.S. 31W), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Steele Road, Franklin KY 42134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Pennyroyal Region. It is also in the American Midwest, in the South, and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Frontier Portraits" (here, next to this marker); "Duel at Sunrise" (here, next to this marker); "Bringing in the Sheaves" (here, next to this marker); "High Noon for a New Century" (a few steps from this marker); "Mule Day Afternoon" (a few steps from this marker); "School Days, School Days" (a few steps from this marker); "Drive-Time" (a few steps from this marker); Captain Thomas F. Mantell, Jr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015
2. "War Clouds" Mural
The mural was painted by local school teacher Carolyn Lanham.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015
3. The Simpson County, Kentucky Murals
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015
4. Wide shot of murals behind Simpson County Tourism Office.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
