Franklin tn civil war books

Online shopping from a great selection at books store. See more ideas about franklin tennessee, tennessee and civil war books. The williamson room houses our rare books and civil war collection, heritage collection, and map collection. Your day starts with a hotel pick to be transported by bus to the tour location. Gene schmiel, who will present, jacob cox, emerson opdycke, and competing memories of the battle of franklin. The battle of franklin near nashville, tennessee, may not be the most famous battle of the american civil war.

Apr 04, 2019 franklin was a strongly leaning confederate populace in 1861 but also had some union pockets and supporters too. John bell hood and his army of tennessee had dreams of capturing nashville and. I find it one of the most fascinating and tragic battles of the entire war. In addition, franklin s charge has actively worked to educate the public about the 1864 schofield hood campaigns, the 1864 battle of franklin, the 1863 battle of thompsons station, the union earthworks in triune, and other civil war events in middle tennessee. Lizzies war is my childrens historical novel that explores life in franklin during the civil war from a childs perspective. The battle of franklin was fought on november 30, 1864, in franklin, tennessee, as part of the franklinnashville campaign of the american civil war.

Dedicated to honoring the memory of the confederate soldiers of williamson county, tn lampley, 2004 alphabetical. Our patrons are welcome to use the williamson room for study and research after checking in with the special collections librarian. Im the author of three books based on my franklin tours. A second vote was held in june 1861, after the firing on fort sumter and lincolns call to tennessee for soldiers. The battle of columbia was a series of military actions that took place november 2429, 1864, in maury county, tennessee, as part of the franklinnashville campaign of the american civil war. Collector of civil war relics, author of three books, civil war relics of the western campaigns, 18611865, the lookout mountain cave guns, coauthor of never mace a skunk ii, the legends continue. The battle of franklin analyzes the events leading up to the important union victory and the climactic fighting itself. Books franklin on footfranklin on foot tours of franklin tn. Parts of the unions outer trenches fell to hoods men, but a yankee. This index contains a statebystate listing of civil war rosters and published roster indexes held by the tennessee state library and archives. The battle of franklin trust is a 501c3 organization. Landmark booksellers specializes in carefully curated books on southern americana, tennessee, regional and local history, culture literature and art. We manage two historic sites in franklin, tennessee, that witnessed the 1864 battle of franklin.

They may also contain the originals of any papers relating solely to a particular soldier. Davidson decatur dekalb dickson dyer fayette fentress franklin gibson. The battle of franklin was one of the bloodiest battles of americas civil war. I was unaware of this battle during the civil war and this is why historical fiction is my favorite genre. This quaint town of franklin, tennessee harkens back to a time before the harrowing fight between the union and confederate armies. I have read a lot of books on the civil war and it is one of the best. Battle of franklin, civil war cenntennial, official guide book and. From small trinkets to the elaborate, weve got something that will bring a smile to faces young and old alike. The battle of franklin the battle of franklin trust. From franklins awardwinning historic main street and civil war history to local distilleries and incredible food, youll find plenty of opportunities to create lasting memories in franklin. Explore the historic sites of the battle of franklin, known as the five bloodiest hours of the civil war.

Cvqa quilt show cumberland valley quilters association. Dedicated to preserving and sharing our countys history. The battle of franklin, tennessee, has been called the worst civil war battle youve never heard of, but hopefully more people have become aware of it in recent years. From visiting the battlefield of franklin to the carter house and carnton plantation, the civil war historical tour offers an indepth look into both the civil war and the prevailing culture of the tennessee area during the mid 19th century. In franklin, tennessee, a small community about 20 miles south of nashville, three buildings stand as monuments to five of the bloodiest hours in all of american history.

Come by the lotz house this december and help us celebrate the christmas season. Lotz house civil war museum and franklin battlefield. In the firstever anthology on the subject, the tennessee campaign of 1864, edited by steven e. Description, cover of the battle of franklin, civil war centennial, guide book and program. The battle of franklin was fought on november 30, 1864, in franklin, tennessee, as part of the franklin nashville campaign of the american civil war. The lotz house continues to be blessed by our friends, mike and shelley moeller, at harpeth true value garden center on columbia pike here in franklin. An essential resource for genealogists and civil war history enthusiasts. Account of the battle of franklin, a western theater civil war battle during the american civil war. The mission of the battle of franklin trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the american civil war. History of the rebellion in bradley county, east tennessee by j. Tennessee confederate civil war service records at fold3 contains scanned documents of the service records from national archives microfilm publication m268 you can obtain copies of the records online for a fee note. We would like to thank them for the generous donation of the garland and bows to help us decorate. John bell hood s army of tennessee conducted numerous frontal assaults against fortified.

It was one of the worst disasters of the war for the confederate states army. When you hear the fascinating stories of heroism at the carnton. Book signing at franklin civil war show franklin, tn if in the franklin, tn. I kept trying to figure out if i could drive to the franklin in the book and see the actual setting. How to enjoy a visit to the franklin, tn civil war battlefield. Daniel cliffe, no ones life was untouched by the greatest conflict in american history. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. By mid1862 the union army occupied much of middle and west tennessee, while the. An allencompassing book on the battle of franklin and the civil war.

Bibliography of civil war rosters and lists tennessee. Mike kent shows promoters of quality shows for shooters, collectors and civil war enthusiasts. The book tells the story of an important, but almost forgotten piece of us history. Includes visits to the carter house, the widow of the souths carnton plantation, the eastern flank battlefield park, and the village of leipers fork. These records contain card abstracts of entries relating to each soldier as found in original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital registers, union prison registers and rolls, parole rolls, and inspection reports. Owning institution, tennessee state library and archives. Bibliography of tennessee civil war unit histories at the tennessee state library and archives confederate. Educational resources the battle of franklin trust. Founded in 1799, franklin was the seat of tennessees wealthiest county until the civil war.

Check out our animated map on the battle of franklin. This is the single largest collection of books about tennessee in the civil war available. Their historical background, tactical use and modern collecting and shooting 14. He and his wife judy have three children and six grandchildren. The rebel lines moved forward in nearly perfect unison, the last great charge of the war. Mar 02, 2010 the battle of franklin, tennessee, november 30, 1864 by john k. Civil war in franklin county franklin county tennessee. Since then, franklins narrative arc hit a major upswing. Civil war tours discover franklins crucial role beginning with tennessees secession and entry into the war, through union occupation and the november 30, 1864 battle, franklin s residents were profoundly impacted by their experiences, and youll see it all through their eyes. Explore franklin holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Two witnessed the epicenter of fighting during the battle of franklin on november 30, 1864. Landmark booksellers historic downtown franklin tn new. Southern romance and real civil war history set at franklin, tennessees beloved carnton.

Carnton plantation, where 1,500 unidentified dead from the 1864 battle of franklin are interred. Williams and union sympathizer fannie courtney to the shunned family of dr. The town of franklin, 17 miles south of nashville, has a charming downtown filled with boutiques, antique stores and lively eateries. Tod carter, a civil war ghost story franklin, tennessee. Civil war reenactors walks through carnton as candles are displayed in the civil war period home for the 154th anniversary of the battle of franklin on. Fletcher was 24 years old when he was killed at franklin. You can purchase them at the time of the tours, at several locations around town, or on. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. Franklin author tamera alexander writes historical fiction book on.

Additionally, you may purchase gift certificates in the museum shop. I wiped away tears as i heard stories of that fateful day during the civil war. The battle of franklin, tennessee, november 30, 1864 by john. Campaigns in mississippi and tennessee februarydecember 1864 strategic setting as 1863 gave way to 1864, the american civil war concluded its pivotal year. Civil war veterans at rest haven cemetery, franklin, tennessee sam davis camp 1293, sons of confederate veterans, 2012 alphabetical confederate soldiers of williamson county, tennessee. Browse by military unit, then name of soldier, or use the. It is a testament to one mans enduring humanity, courage, and wisdom in the midst of death and destruction. Mar 04, 2020 a photointensive guide for tennessee travelers and civil war buffs planning a battle of franklin tour. Mar 8, 2016 find all these products and more in our online store. The battle of franklin included the bloodiest hours of the civil war. Author tamera alexander starts civil warera romance.

The battle of franklin, tennessee, has been called the worst civil war battle you ve. The widow of the south, and franklin, tennessee robert hicks bestseller, the widow of the south, an excellent historical fiction novel to read before a trip to franklin, tennessee. The battle of franklin trust is dedicated to a better understanding of a people forever impacted by the american civil war. I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept of irony to the sectional conflict. Everywhere you turned there was evidence of a fading story. The widow of the south, and franklin, tennessee off. Lotz house, 1111 columbia avenue, franklin, tn 37064 615.

Grear, fourteen prominent historians and emerging scholars examine the threemonth operation, covering the battles of allatoona, spring hill, and franklin, as well as the decimation of hoods army at nashville. Mar 29, 2017 during the civil war, tennessees rivers and rails were critical arteries to the deep south, and both united states and confederate forces fought hard to control them in major battles like fort donelson, shiloh, stones river, chattanooga, franklin, and nashville. Apr 21, 2020 these records contain card abstracts of entries relating to each soldier as found in original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital registers, union prison registers and rolls, parole rolls, and inspection reports. Tod carter, a civil war ghost story franklin, tennessee february 5, 2015 bela black leave a comment the famous captain tod carter had escaped from an old locomotive, he was being transported from a union soldier prison on johnsons island and being brought back home to fight the battle at franklin, tennessee.

For those unfamiliar with the battle of franklin, this is the perfect book to. This is your guide to enjoying a visit to civil war franklin. You will begin to understand how the residents of franklin, the civil war town of 750 people, emerged from their homes on the morning of december 1, 1864 to find over 9,500. He retired from federal express in 2004 and lives in franklin, tennessee, where he works part time as a guide at the carter house, a local civil war historic site. If you enjoy reading about the civil war i recommend this book. In 2007, he published the story and correspondence of a confederate cavalryman titled letters to anna. More than 150 years later the stories of both despair and heroism have been carefully preserved and shared daily with visitors from all over the world. Widow of the south takes place in franklin, tennessee during the end of the civil war, and is based on the life of carrie mcgovak.

You will spend time in the quaint town of franklin to shop, eat, and view historic sites on your own. The civil war divided tennessee just as it did the nation when the state first voted on secession in february 1861, tennesseeans rejected leaving the union. So much so that i have highlighted franklin tn for a visit. This book consists of the civil war letters of the four bostick brothers. Cvqas 2015 historic franklin quilt show visitors and vendors, quilters from all over our region, local residents, civil war reenactors, senior community residents, tourists from as far away as englandall commented on the quality of quilts displayed, the beautiful setting, and especially the outstanding civil war quilts exhibit. Laura it is a novel based on a true story about a major civil war battle that i had known. Aug 30, 2005 i recently visited the carnton plantation in franklin, tn, which inspired me to read this book.

The carnton house is beautifully restored, with a number of original pieces. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the battle of franklin like never before. The sprawling farm and its buildings played an important role during and immediately after the battle of franklin during the american civil war. Author tamera alexander starts civil warera romance trilogy about. Aytch is the work of a natural storyteller who balances the horror of war with an irrepressible sense of humor and a sharp eye for the lighter side of battle. Welcome to the battle of franklin trust online store. Litton bostick served in the 20th tennessee infantry. Bibliography of tennessee civil war unit histories at the. The battle of franklin page includes battle maps, history articles, battlefield photos, videos, and more on this 1864 civil war battle in tennessee.

Tamera welcomes you to carnton in franklin, tennessee, the setting of her carnton novels welcome to the carnton novels page when i first visited carnton in franklin a suburb 20 minutes south of nashville many years ago, i knew i wanted to incorporate the stories of the people who had lived and worked at carnton and who fought in the civil war. Although familiar with the eastern and southern battles of the civil war, we knew little about the fighting out west in tennessee, but lisa, our guide at the carnton plantation, brought it all alive for us and into the perspective of the greater war. By this time in the war he had already lost two older brothers killed, william of the th tennessee at murfreesboro, tennessee in december, 1862 and absalom of the 8th tennessee at atlanta, georgia in 1864. Lotz house museum 1111 columbia ave, franklin, tennessee 37064 rated 4. Book signing at franklin civil war show franklin, tn patch. Combat chaplain, the life and civil war experiences of rev. Carnton is a historic plantation house and museum in franklin, williamson county, tennessee, united states. Franklin saw significant action during the civil war 18611865, and is famously known for the horrific battle of franklin which took place november 30, 1864. John bell hoods army of tennessee conducted numerous frontal assaults against fortified positions occupied by the union forces under maj.

This work is a transcription of the labor contracts book 1866, found among forgotten, dusty volumes in the county archives. Books under subject heading tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction. Here one of the civil war s bloodiest battles was fought. The information gleaned from these contracts provide valuable insight into the nature of freedom and work in post civil war middle tennessee for emancipated african americans. Abram, thomas, litton, and joseph bostick of franklin, tennessee, all of whom fought in the war. The novel follows eightyearold lizzie courtneys early life, from her idyllic childhood through the battle of franklin and aftermath when her world became wrought with chaos. When availability permits, we also take reservations for small group use. Yet, even in its decline, there was a beauty to the old place. We manage carter house and carnton in historic franklin, tennessee, and operate on admissions, gift shop sales, membership, and donations.