Carter House Museum & Historical Site
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1140 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064

The Carter House was built around 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter. By the time of the Civil War it was a large agricultural operation. In the years leading up to the Civil War nearly thirty enslaved people lived and worked on the farm. The Carter home and property was consumed by the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864. The house served as headquarters for the United States Army during the battle. One of the Carter sons was mortally wounded during the terrible fighting and died in the house two days later. Sixty minute Classic house tours are offered as well as Battlefield, Slavery, and Extended tours.The Carter House was built around 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter. By the time of the Civil War it was a large agricultural operation. In the years leading up to the Civil War nearly thirty enslaved people lived and worked on the farm. The Carter home and property was consumed by the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864. The house served as headquarters for the United States Army during the battle. One of the Carter sons was mortally wounded during the terrible fighting and died in the house two days later. Sixty minute Classic house tours are offered as well as Battlefield, Slavery, and Extended tours.

Reviews

Robert D.

05/11/2017

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This place is awesome. I went there most recently with my wife's father, who is a history buff. I'm not, but the tour really makes you think you can relate to what the folks witnessed during the Civil War battle, having to hide in the basement. The tour route is compact as the house, other buildings, museum, etc. are so close together. Made it easy for some of the older set who wouldn't do as well on walking tours. Our guide knew so much history, and answered every question well, without hesitation.

In a previous year, our family went there before Christmas and they had it decorated appropriately for the season with people in the rooms dressed as if they were there in the 1800s.

Definitely, I'm recommending a tour of this place for people who live in Franklin, some of whom drive by there regularly without even noticing it.

Patti S.

05/25/2016

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This is a mansion that was the scene of one of the battles during the Civil War. We saw lots of places that were damaged during this battle, as well as the basement where the family and their few slaves hid while the war was going on.