The Battle of Franklin
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The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin Sherman's statement on the advantage of an entrenched defensive position is very interesting. Click here to read it:

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Thu at 3:03pm
Kent Taylor
Kent Taylor
Too bad John Bell Hood didn't get to read that.
Thu at 4:40pm
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin
I'm passing this news along: "I have 7 copies of Rick Reeves limited Cleburne edition print "On Empty Rifles" This print is currently sold out and I have not seen it on E-Bay. Price is $65.00 plus $8.00 for shipping. These are signed and numbered and are about 24 X 26 inches. If any of your members are interested... please contact me at butternut4662@dixie-net.com" Sounds great but Caveat Emptor (kraig)Read More

November 16 at 8:17pm
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Jackie Vohlken
Jackie Vohlken
Rick Reeves is a fabulous artist... I have 3 of his prints....what a great price!
November 17 at 5:08am
Ryan Houston
Ryan Houston
Im interested. Thanks for passing this along. Do you know the seller?
November 17 at 5:54am
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin Wow, the 183rd Ohio was severely impacted at Franklin. They had 23 killed or wounded. Franklin was their first action in the war. Seven are buried at the Nashville National Cemetery. I'm going there this week to photograph their markers.

183rd Ohio men killed at Franklin, buried at Nashville National Cemetery «
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The 183rd Ohio had 23 men killed or mortally wounded at Franklin. Part of Strickland’s Brigade, the 183rd was a newly formed Regiment and had not seen any action prior to Franklin. The 183rd was on the Carter grounds, just west of the Carter House, when the fighting broke out.
November 16 at 8:13pm
Steven N Cone
Steven N Cone
there were in the general area that Deas brigade hit. I had a relative in the 22nd Alabama in Deas and 1 in the 28th alabama
November 16 at 8:50pm
Dixieman
Dixieman
Kinda sick of hearing about Ohio. Screw Ohio, and their dogs and cats and rabbits too!
November 17 at 8:18am
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin We've had numerous people share they are descended from a soldier who fought at Franklin. Anyone else? Here's the list: http://battleoffranklin.wordpress.com/descendant/

Descendant? «
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I want to compile a list of living descendants of men who fought at the Battle of Franklin. My wife is a direct-descendant of T.J. Williams (120th Indiana). Once I get a nice start I’m going to host a “virtual reunion” for descendants.
November 16 at 9:11am
Steven N Cone
Steven N Cone
Will dig up my info and send it to ya two on the confederate side and 1 on the union side .. the fed was across the river and saw no action
November 16 at 8:54pm
Bobbie
Bobbie
I am a direct descendant of Dr. Joseph Franklin Smith who was killed during the Battle of Franklin, TN. I am his great, great granddaughter. His brother Andrew Gill was there too, but survived.
12 hours ago
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin Remember . . . Homestead Manor restaurant opens Saturday.

Homestead Manor Plantation restaurant to open weekend of Nov 14-15 «
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Today, Homestead Manor Plantation sits amid 50 acres preserved by a conservation easement through The Land Trust of Tennessee. It will be the centerpiece of The Thompson’s Station Battlefield Park, which will feature walking trails and signage commemorating the 1,800 casualties of Civil War battle.
November 13 at 7:12am
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin I recently deleted several comments that amounted to Yankee or Rebel bashing. Give it up. This is a serious group. Sophomoric-mindless and moronic comments like those will be deleted. Persist violaters will be banned. Let's keep the bar raised for all those who want to have a modern-day intelligent discussion and presentation of the issues.

November 13 at 6:12am
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Debbie Wales Puckett
Debbie Wales Puckett
Good for you. Thank you!
November 13 at 12:19pm
Matthew Brock
Matthew Brock
This is a good way to learn more History of the Civil War. Thanks
November 14 at 7:07am
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin George C. Patterson - 72nd Illinois - was killed at Franklin; probably right in front of the Carter House.

George C. Patterson, 72nd Illinois, KIA at Franklin «
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George C. Patterson was from Harrison, Illinois when he enlisted on August 9, 1862, as a Private. He mustered into Company B of the 72nd Illinois Infantry on August 21st. Patterson was killed at Franklin on November 30, 1864.
November 12 at 4:03pm
Mark
Mark
Diehard webbles. Gotta love 'em.
November 12 at 4:43pm
David
David
You have a very excellent site with a great layout, and I enjoy it very much. it's obvious that you spend a lot of time on it.
November 12 at 4:48pm
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin Happy Veteran's Day to all our men and women; past and present!

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The Battle of Franklin was fought on November 30, 1864 in Franklin, Tennessee; in Williamson County. John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee (around 33,000 men) faced off with John M. Schofield's Army of the Ohio and the Cumberland (around 30,000 men). ...
November 11 at 7:26am
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin Are you a descendant of a soldier who fought in the Battle of Franklin?

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I want to compile a list of living descendants of men who fought at the Battle of Franklin. My wife is a direct-descendant of T.J. Williams (120th Indiana). Once I get a nice started I’m going to host a “virtual reunion” for descendants.
November 7 at 7:45pm
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Trent Johnson
Trent Johnson
My Great Great Grandfather Sgt. John Crooks served in Co. "I" 51st Ohio Vol Inf. along with his brother Private Henry Crooks who was detached to the Ambulance Corps during the Battle of Franklin. My Great Great Great Grandmother's cousin Jacob Francis was in the 97th Ohio Vol Inf. at the Battle of Franklin.
November 12 at 12:16pm
Freddie Howell
Freddie Howell
Pvt. Abraham Howell(24), Co. A (Red Rovers) 5th Mis'sippi. Out of (17) in his Co. He and one other man were the only ones not killed or captured. After the battle of Nashville He went back to his home in Monroe County Mis'sippi.
November 16 at 4:28am
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin The Homestead Manor restaurant opens next weekend (11/14-15) in Thompsons Station. Don't miss it.

Homestead Manor Plantation restaurant to open weekend of Nov 14-15 «
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Today, Homestead Manor Plantation sits amid 50 acres preserved by a conservation easement through The Land Trust of Tennessee. It will be the centerpiece of The Thompson’s Station Battlefield Park, which will feature walking trails and signage commemorating the 1,800 casualties of Civil War battle.
November 7 at 6:04pm
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Betty Callis
Betty Callis
I attended the STFB Thompson's Station Battlefield tour with Thomas Cartwright today at Homestead Manor. Sunny day, wonderful guide, lovely home. Thanks, STFB and the Franks!
November 7 at 9:00pm
Billy Adcock
Billy Adcock
have to try it out 1 day daughter lives in the area
November 8 at 6:21am
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin Don't forget the Franklin Civil War Rountable Sunday at 3pm. Robert Hicks will be speaking about his new novel. See you at the library.

Franklin Civil War Roundtable
Location:Williamson County Public Library
Time:3:00PM Sunday, November 8th
November 7 at 5:18pm
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin It was a perfect day the Battle of Thompson's Station tour today. Check out my blog post and the photos.

Battle of Thompsons Station Tour led by Thomas Cartwight «
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About 30-35 people assembled on the grounds of the Homestead Manor today to enjoy a first-class tour led by none other than our own Thomas Cartwright. The manor home was located at ground zero during the battle (March 4-5, 1863) and served afterward as a Confederate field hospital.
November 7 at 2:52pm
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin How many pre-Civil War home still stand in Franklin? Check out the post on my blog about the prominent historic homes in Franklain and Williamson County in 1864. There is also a link to some modern photos of some historic Franklin homes.

Prominent homes in Franklin and Williamson County in 1864? «
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I count 28 or 29 in downtown Franklin and add two more if you include the Truett House and Jasmine Grove. then you could add Wyatt hall and Creekside inside the Mack Hatcher.
November 6 at 7:23pm
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin
This Facebook Group - The Battle of Franklin - just added our 600th fan recently. I'm amazed how fast this group has grown. There are over 1,500 Civil War related Facebook groups and just a handful with more members. Everyone is to be commended, especially the great comments and discussion taking place. I think this gr...oup will make some news and headlines in the Civil War community from our size and interest-level.Read More

November 6 at 7:03pm
Brett Herndon
Brett Herndon
Having had six ancestors who fought in the Battle of Franklin, I will always remember the date November 30, 1864.

Benjamin Allen - 2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles (dismounted) -Walthall's Division - Reynold's Brigade

Frank Gray - 6th Arkansas Infantry - Cleburne's Division - Govan's Brigade - Buried at Carnton Cemetary.... Read More

John Lea - 9th Mississippi Infantry - Johnson's Division - Sharp's Brigade

Thomas Hawkins Herndon - 12th Tennessee Cavalry - Forrest Cavalry Corps

Thomas Young Craig - 19th Arkansas Infantry - Cleburne's Division - Govan's Brigade

Johnathan Milton Gray - 35th Alabama Infantry - Loring's Division - Scott's Brigade
November 7 at 6:09am
The Battle of Franklin
The Battle of Franklin
That is really cool Brett. So you've certainly seen Frank Gray's marker at McGavock? See link. Was John Russell his nephew?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tellinghistory/864507237/sizes/m/
November 7 at 2:28pm
The Battle of Franklin

The Battle of Franklin Should Franklin build a new world-class Civil War museum before 2014, when the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin arrives? If you want your voice heard then join in the discussion on Civil War Talk (see link below).

New Civil War museum inFranklin? - The Dispatch Depot at Civil War Talk
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Now that the Franklin Battlefield Trust (FBT) is the governing entity over Carnton and Carter House , the Franklin community should be able to gather
November 5 at 9:25am
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Jon Harris
Jon Harris
I'd have to agree with these statements.. at least there is a site and a building, and folks building collections for future really nice museum. Maybe the site of Franklin, with the help of the great citizens that surround it - coupled with national attention will be an odd succes story for battlefield preservation and heritage tourism. Again.. would be nice.
November 5 at 8:14pm
Michelle Wasden Place
Michelle Wasden Place
That is a good point. We have the land and building for a musuem. Acquiring more endangered battlefield might be where our money should go for the next while.
November 6 at 7:52am