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Carnton, built in 1826, was one of the premier farms in Middle Tennessee. On November 30, 1864, the home and the McGavock who lived there found themselves in the middle of one of the most dramatic events of the Civil War.
Carnton is a historic plantation home built in 1826 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The property, comprising 1,420 acres (5.7 km 2), played an important role during and immediately after the Battle of Franklin during the American Civil War. [2]
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.
A variety of tours are offered at Carnton, including the Extended Tour, Battlefield Tour, Slavery & Enslaved Tour, Classic House tour, and more. Offers vary daily. Read more or buy tickets.
The Carnton Plantation is a historic house museum located in Franklin. Randal McGavock (1768-1843), builder of Carnton, emigrated from Virginia in 1796 and settled in Nashville. He was involved in local and state politics and eventually served as mayor of Nashville, 1824-25.
Built in 1826 by former Nashville Mayor Randal McGavock, Carnton stood at the heart of the bloody Battle of Franklin, in which more than 9,500 soldiers were killed, wounded, captured, or counted as missing.
The Battle of Franklin Trust manages three historic homes in Middle Tennessee, Carter House, Carnton, and Rippavilla.
Carnton is the setting of the best-selling novel The Widow of the South. The restored house, grounds and garden are open for tours daily. Less than a mile from the Union Eastern flank, Carnton was the epicenter for tending the wounded and dying.
Beginning at 4 p.m. on November 30, 1864, Carnton was witness to one of the bloodiest battles of the entire Civil War. The Confederate Army of Tennessee furiously assaulted the Union troops entrenched along the southern edge of Franklin.
Carnton Plantation and McGavock Confederate Cemetery. This Antebellum mansion dates back to 1826, built by former Nashville Mayor Randal McGavock. During the Civil War, it was the home of Colonel John and Carrie McGavock, featured in the best-selling novel "Widow of the South."