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        Carnton was built around 1826 by Randal McGavock, an early settler in Middle Tennessee. By the time of the Civil War, Carnton was home to John and Carrie McGavock and it was a large working farm. Over forty enslaved people lived and worked at Carnton in the years leading up to the Civil War. On November 30, 1864, the site was witness to the Battle of Franklin. Carnton became the largest field hospital in the area following the terrible battle, and in 1866 the McGavock Confederate Cemetery was established nearby. Today the cemetery holds the remains of nearly 1,500 Southern soldiers. The family and enslaved cemeteries are also on site. Sixty minutes Classic house tours are offered as well as Extended, Slavery, Battlefield, and Behind the Scenes tours.Carnton was built around 1826 by Randal McGavock, an early settler in Middle Tennessee. By the time of the Civil War, Carnton was home to John and Carrie McGavock and it was a large working farm. Over forty enslaved people lived and worked at Carnton in the years leading up to the Civil War. On November 30, 1864, the site was witness to the Battle of Franklin. Carnton became the largest field hospital in the area following the terrible battle, and in 1866 the McGavock Confederate Cemetery was established nearby. Today the cemetery holds the remains of nearly 1,500 Southern soldiers. The family and enslaved cemeteries are also on site. Sixty minutes Classic house tours are offered as well as Extended, Slavery, Battlefield, and Behind the Scenes tours.
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        Tourist Information & Attractions, Historical Monuments, Historical Places, Museums, Places Of Interest
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        Parking: Lot

        Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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        Patti S.

        05/25/2016

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        I visited the plantation with a college friend recently and it was wonderful. The guide was excellent, very dramatic when she showed us all the blood that the Battle of Franklin during the Civil War was at this house. She talked about the horror that the family, especially the children went through.

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        Regina W.

        03/16/2016

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        If you have never been to Carnton Plantation, please go! It is beautiful and you will definitely love the lantern tour! Take pics and see what ghosts you will find in your pictures!

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        Kathy C.

        10/22/2015

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        Visiting the Carnton Plantation home in Franklin, TN was a great experience. Seeing true Civil War artifacts throughout the home was fascinating. The grounds were impeccable. Our tour guide gave a thorough account of the home's history. Time well spent, I highly recommend.

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        Phone: (615) 794-0903

        Address: 1345 Eastern Flank Cir, Franklin, TN 37064

        Website: http://boft.org

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