Carter House, Civil War era house in Franklin, United States
The Carter House features a federal style brick design with a smokehouse, kitchen building, and farm office on the Columbia Avenue property.
Federal General Jacob Cox used the house as headquarters during the Battle of Franklin in 1864, while the Carter family sheltered in the basement.
The property stands as a memorial to both military and civilian experiences during the American Civil War through daily educational tours.
The Carter House opens Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours starting at 22 dollars.
The exterior walls of the Carter House contain more than 1000 bullet holes from the Battle of Franklin, preserved in their original condition.
Location: Franklin
Part of: Franklin Battlefield
GPS coordinates: 35.90361,-86.86611
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:24
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