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This battle holds a special place for me and I have read several books about it. My great-great uncle was with Company K, 65th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was in Gen. Wagner's forward salient that was over run. He was captured there and sent to Andersonville prison (and after being released was sent north on the steamship Sultana when it exploded and he survived that tragedy.) My great grandfather, also with the 65th Ohio was there at Franklin but because he was still convalescing from a wound received at Chicamauga he was tasked with guarding supplies and baggage. Having that kind of connection really makes the history of this battle come alive and it was really interesting to see this video. I have watched all three episodes and have to say thanks so much for doing it. I haven't had the opportunity to go there myself so this was the next best thing. (A big thumbs up and I subscribed.)
I lived in College Grove in 2012-2014 and when I was researching the Carter house I was told that the young soldier you are referring to whose bullet is there in the display, was actually found by his two sisters who looked for him all night in the woods and carried him back to the house and he died in his own bed thanks to them. He suffered a terrible gunshot wound to the head. And as for the cemetery at the Carton Plantation, it was actually the owners wife who suggested to her husband they have a cemetery on their land after their home was used as a hospital for weeks to follow the battle of Franklin. And they decided to move all of the deceased soldiers to one cemetery and make a record book for the names of the soldiers missing in the battle. To give a proper burial to all of the bodies found all over the land. It was one of Americas first public cemeteries of its kind. Families were invited to visit. It was so they had a place to mourn for their loved ones. The deceased were brought to the Carton Plantation house with a list of names when possible, to give the men from each state a proper head stone from the different states they were from like Texas. This is just from memory but please do not leave out the women who helped. Thanks for the video I was working on my story and found this. Happy and safe travels.
Thank you for the story. It sounds exactly what any concerned and loving sisters would have done. I cannot imagine finding my brother in that condition. 💔
This citizen of the United Kingdom, and resident of Scotland extends sincere gratitude to you for a wonderful video, and the opportunity to visit a historic site that would otherwise be lost to me by reason of circumstance and opportunity. Thank you also for your other superb content and engaging manner of presentation.
My home state of Tennessee has many of Scotland's decendants including my own family. I feel the same as I watch historical videos of Scotland. Beautiful nation, amazing history. Best wishes to you and yours my distant cousins.
American here of Scottish descent, I'm glad to know our friends and family across the pond enjoy our JD. Arguably the best history content maker on RU-vid.
I am so utterly pleased that they have reclaimed some of that battlefield! When I was there 15 years ao I remember seeing that pizza hut and all the asphalt surrounding it where the advanced units were out in front of the main federal body and my heart sunk - so glad to see it gone. I wish they could buy out all the developments and restore all of the advancing areas of the Confederates. But, I am beyond happy to see what the trust has done so far!! BRAVO!
Man, I'm so glad to see this video. The preservation trust has done such awesome work since the last time I was there. I was just 14 or 15 at the time and I felt so frustrated that there was nothing to show for the cotton gin but a fast food parking lot. I gotta go back soon.
As a UK citizen I really appreciate your presenting style and you certainly add to my knowledge of the Civil War. I visited Franklin and the Carter House some 15 years ago and I would urge anyone interested in the battle or the Civil War in general to pay it a visit. On the Domino's / Pizza Hut saga - I think it was a Pizza Hut as they have a red roof on their logo - The one at Franklin had a sky blue roof, in honor of the soldiers who won the Congressional Medal of Honor there. Respect
My great great grandfather and my great great great uncle both of the 32nd Tennessee Infantry CSA fought at Franklin A sad and a terrible day for both sides Thanks for all your great programs
Thanks for showing the Battle of Franklin. I remember when the Pizza Hut was demolished. The Trust is slowly acquiring more modern structures to demolish and add to the site. Carnton Cemetery holds only Confederate dead. Union dead were interred at the cemetery at Stone's River Battlefield in Murfreesboro. Stone's River is well preserved and merits its own videos.
The Pizza Hut was across Adams Street from the location of Dominos. It was actually pictured in a National Geographic article pertaining to lost history that appeared in the late 80's or early 90's.. That was one of the early acquisitions of the trust and became their first monument away from the Carter House. As mentioned, Stones River is another location to visit in Middle Tennessee. Heading south through Spring Hill and Columbia, there are more historic sites to visit.
Ironically, I was checking a cabinet for an excellent book on the history and found the National Geographic. My timing is off - April 2005 - "Saving Civil War Battlefields" = pages 66-67.. I will keep looking for the book as I cannot quote the title from memory. It does give a great history of the days leading up to the battle as well as the battle itself. I did purchase it at the Carnton gift shop.
@@budmatto9205 The Pizza Hut was on the corner of Cleburne & Columbia Ave caddy-corner to where Granbury comes out now, across from the old BGA campus, now where the library is. We used to walk over there after school, before games and such 😊 Fun times!! @History Traveler - thanks for these videos. They're great!
Mate, that was Awesome, regardless what uniform they wear, just for moment you give life to their Memory. For someone like me who lives on the other side of the world I have learned something new and I appreciate how important history is. Cheers JD
Thank you for this series of videos. One of my ancestors, Captain David Averill of the 23rd Michigan, died at Franklin. I have wanted to visit the site for many years.
Incredible place. I am afraid what with is going on in the US, that one day in the future, the words confederate and confederacy will be taboo. Any references to the Civil War eradicated, statues of men who didn't necessarily fight for slavery but to preserve their homes and families and for what they thought was right, removed or destroyed. Names of places changed and in the end, history destroyed or re-written. Statues of men who never fought torn down because of their past and the good that they must have done trampled into the ground and forgotten. It is a very slippery slope and once started, hard to stop and at what point does one stop? After how much of the past has been destroyed or vandalised ? It will never be a perfect world, but let us learn from the sacrifices of these men, blue and grey, and make our world a better place without destroying the past in the name of progress.
We can always learn from history and the mistakes of the past. The taking down of statues of Confederate Generals and statues to the Confederacy do need to be removed. This was the American Civil War i.e. it was one part of one nation committing treason by fighting the legitimate government of the day. However much there has been a rewriting of Civil War History by Society’s in the Southern States it does not deviate from that fact. Most statues were raised to reinforce the segregation views of those in the Southern States. The most notable time was in the 1960’s during the time of the Civil Rights. The statues need to be taken down and put into a place e.g. a museum where they can be put into the right context. Where the whole story can be told, how they got to be who they were and what happened after. This tells a more fuller story.
@@marcuswardle3180 I can see your point of view but let's just agree to disagree on the matter. I think that some saw it as a duty and loyalty to their home state, others a sense of honour. The statues should not be destroyed and sadly if they are removed, a museum where the whole story can be told is a good compromise. Appreciate your thoughts, thank you.
This town where I lived for four years as a boy is where I fell in love with history. Unbeknownst to me until I moved to Texas, I had kin killed in this battle...
It’s nice that they are preserving these sites. I’m fifteen miles from the Alamo and you have ever been there you would understand when I say it is hard to imagine what went on there when you have buildings, traffic and concrete surrounding these sites.
I’m so glad you mentioned Todd Carter. I think it’s really important to emphasize that. This young man ended up fighting in his own backyard and dying in his own backyard. His parents found him in their backyard. It might be one of the most raw and chilling aspects of what the Civil War was. Just horrendous. But also mad respect to what these “civilians” went through. It’s why it’s the Civil(ian’s)War in the first place. Has nothing to do with civility.
This unlocked a childhood memory of my mom’s extended family taking us here while we visited from California. I think I was 7ish & haven’t thought about this in at least 20 years. It’s funny to me because I’m sure I rolled my eyes & wanted to leave soon enough, but now I spend my spare time learning about this stuff.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Amongst LOTS of things (i.e. Europe, Civil War, high production values ...) really liked your tips on visiting Washington D.C. too. Was wondering do you have a National WW1 Memorial there? All stay safe.
You know, I have an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and I almost made it in History, but would of had to taken 1 more class. If I go back to school, it is going to be partially your fault and the other hosts on RU-vid to introducing me to these fabulous pieces of History. Wonderful video, story, dialog and you do know how to tell it much of the time.
I was told they were having the Domino's removed because there were bodies buried underneath of it as of 2014. Glad to see they added back to the property and are doing such a great job of preservation
Another awesome video. I couldn't even imagine how war was then.... In your last video you also showed some Civil War era surgeons tools. I used to work at the Yale School of Medicine, and they have the largest Civil War collection of some of the most brutal looking tools I've ever seen. You're videos are amazing to watch. The old expression "You can't know where we're going unless you know where you've been "(unknown)
Such an awesome vid. Visited Franklin in April, 2016, with my dad. I don't think they had all the lines of entrenchment then, or I must be mistaken. Thanks for walking us through there again. :)
My great great grandfather was a union soldier in the battle of Franklin according to his biography and the history of the Kansas infantry unit he fought with. He was born in DeKalb county Tennessee so he was fighting against some of his own family members. Truly a brother against brother war.
@@TheHistoryUnderground You have done several videos of the world war two battle of the bulge. The grandson of this man who fought at Franklin, Tennessee, my grandfather, fought in the battle of the bulge. He was in some of the places you show in your videos. He was a combat engineer. I will probably never get to see those places so your videos are very helpful. Have you done a video about Shiloh? I have two ancestor grandfather's, one union and one Confederate who fought rifle to rifle against each other in that battle. Three uncles were in that battle as well. The civil war was a family fight.
I have been to Franklin on a couple of occasions. I highly recommend anyone who has an interest in American history to visit. The Carter House Trust is doing an awesome job. Thanks for making this series of videos.
Most overlooked battle in the war. Bigger and bloodier than Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg. Im gonna ride motorcycle down there next week and check this part of it out. Looks like more to see than there used to be. Thanks!
A gem to an Englishman who knows little about your Civil War. Like everything, drilling down to the detail makes it so interesting. I had to stop and look up ‘cotton gin’. Had no idea about the cemeteries. Keep them coming, please.
Your hard work to present a video visit to the locations you visit is great you earned my subscription a while ago I enjoy watching the videos you create
I really enjoyed this, a lot! I have been a student, teacher and buff of the American Civil War for as long as I can remember. I took my first trip to the Carter House and the Carnton Mansion in the 4th grade, many years ago. Ever since then, I have always felt compelled to learn and understand as much about the Battle of Franklin that I can. As a member of the Battle of Franklin Trust, I take many trips to there. I was just there two days ago taking family portraits for a family. It never gets old. You always learn something new with every visit. I plan to start a Facebook page talking about the battle and posting pictures of both places that I have photographed there. One of the Generals that I have come to learn about most, is Major General Patrick Cleburne. He was one of the Generals that was laid out on Carnton's back porch. Something funny, you were talking about the Domino's that was there. We went to both places for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. It was that Domino's last day for business before it was to be torn down. We are all standing in the front yard of the Carter House, when the Domino's Delivery guy walked up to the front door of the Carter House. He knocked on the door, with no answer. I said to him, "Hey bud, your a 150 years too late." He had no clue lol! Keep up the great work on these videos! This is actually the very first time ever commenting on any RU-vid video. So I really enjoyed it! I will be subscribing to your channel, which, is the first for me also. Keep up the passion, my friend! Do you have a Facebook page?
@@mogardener47, this is the link to the page. We are a little behind on getting content on there, but we are working on it. If you like it, please feel free to invite others to the page. Thank you! facebook.com/Battlefield-Franklin-113143283846813/
Was fortunate enough to make it to Franklin two times in my life. Almost a third - made it as far as Lieper's Fork 10 miles away. Traveling with others on a schedule. Interesting you'd mentioned the Domino's. Our first time there in 1995 it was A Pizza Hut and was identified as the location of Patrick Cleburne's death. What a travesty that was. Glad they were able to reclaim the area. Thanks - great videos!
Thanks! Appreciate that. I keep the videos a little bit on the short side mainly because I've designed them to be used by history teachers in their classrooms as a supplement to the instruction. Glad that you are enjoying them though!
I am sure you are aware of the American Battlefield Trust. They have and continue to work hard to preserve these battlefields. They are a great organization.
Karin Snyder - Ha! Well that’s about the nicest complaint that I’ve had yet. Yeah, I keep this a little short by design. My original intent in making these videos was for history teachers and students to use them to supplement their instruction. Having them a little on the short side makes it easier to use them in a classroom if need be. Appreciate you watching though! Can’t wait to show everyone the next episode. Truly jaw dropping and I don’t say that lightly.
As my health deteriorates, I rely more and more on folks like you to bring the history to me. Thankyou for your work. I wish however, that you had spent more time examining the artifacts. Items that those men and yes, boys, used regularly. But it was certainly a nice tour of the grounds!
If you ever find your way down to the Alabama gulf coast you should check out Historic Blakeley State Park where one of the last battles of the Civil War was fought( a day or so before the surrender at Appomattox)
My great great grandfather Henry Walker Shorr Jr served in the civil war as a union soldier & I've often enjoyed going through his journal & trying to follow his "adventures" during the war
@@TheHistoryUnderground as far as I know my great great grandfather served in the first Illinois light infantry company F; his journal gives more details about his time of service; I would be more than happy to share it with you if you would like me to send you photographs of both his journal, his photograph & the copies of his service records; you are welcome to contact me by email, my address is angeleyesgiel32@gmail.com
Great video and great page! Love what you’re doing, especially the videos from Omaha Beach (my grandfather fought with the 1st there and won the Silver Star.) I’ve been to the Franklin site but it was before they reclaimed many of the lots around the Carter House. Really nice to see they were able to do it. So much has been lost to the sands of time and it’s nice to see when history is restored. Keep up the great work in your channel!
I Am So Glad You Went There Also, What An Awesome Place To Visit, Just As Good As Your First One, I Love The Fact Of Anywhere I Have Stepped In The Civil War States. I Always Felt That I Am Walking On The Grounds Of History, Thank You For Sharing,
Historical markers give us points of reference so as to give us foundations to understand who we are and where we are going. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks! I'm planning on hitting some more Civil War sites this summer. Can't wait to show the next video though. I was able to see something that I don't think you'll see at any other battlefield.
Another interesting video, thanks. Kinda gobsmacked there's a housing development right there on the battlefield but great to see the Trust is doing what it can to reclaim some and preserve it for future generations.
Hood the next morning when he rode his horse up the Columbia. pike between the carter garden and the cotton gin until his horse would go no futher due to fallen men stacked 2-4 deep everywhere around him and his horse. They said Hood was weeping in the saddle alone awhile. He had to have been haunted by carnage there. It was a 300 yard hole into the Federal line covered 2-4 deep with Confederate dead and wounded that covered into the second line at the pike. Moscow Carter said when he came outside he couldn't walk between the house and the gin without stepping on dead men. A couple acres of men in heaps! As many as 13 times did the rebels charge! Desperate. May they rest in peace and be remembered......
My respect to the Souterner Unionists who fought from Kentucky, Missouri and Kentucky in this battle. (BTW North Georgian unionists run away from confederate conscription to (unionist) Tennessee regiments!) The 44th Missouri infranty regiment had key role in this battle!
Hood had been part of all the early war confederate victories with General Lee and Jackson’s army’s in the Eastern theater. He seen how a smaller army could bet a larger one if it took the initiative and stayed on them. Times had changed though. The North Slowly but surely got their ball rolling, and by this point in the war soldiers on both side were not green, but hardened veterans. And those tactics that brought the south victories in the past would not work on dug in, hardened soldiers. They wasn’t gonna run.This battle prove this. The same bravery that gave Hood his fame in the past was his demise at Franklin, and brought the destruction of that army.
Awesome Video , There seemed to be a lot of unknown graves , that to me is so sad some had no idea where their loved ones were buried or even what had happened to them. Sad Sad
My great-grandfather had buried both Yankee and Confederate soldiers on family land in East Texas. My great grandmother and grandmother told me and grandma especially tried to get me to go down there after I grew up, but it wasn't my War. Now I wish I had gone and still had in my possession our old family Stammbuch into which it was all written.
It's crazy. You were here and The Stones River battlefield was a stone throw away. Haha. I'll see myself out. If you get the chance, go visit it and do the tour and all. Currently reading the book "Stones River - Bloody Winter in Tennessee" by James Lee McDonough. It was recommended by a member of the NPS there.
Hero's of all kinds... McGavock What's lost in emotion today..as a lot of people do not know history...is the fact that confederate soldiers were Americans who more than likely fought against relatives. Some might say how could they do that and they but need to realize that it is happening in real time today. Learn it or you will repeat it as always another good one thanks
@ 2:50 there's archery columns for the horses and the wooden one that has a slight curve to it with a hook on the end that is a hook knife that's to trim help trim the horse's hoof that is one of the nice it needs to be done for that
Next time you go to Tennessee you need to visit the visit where Meriwether Lewis was killed I think he is also buried them it is in Lewis county tn it one the Natchez trace drive
With the current feelings in the country, would a soldier still be given a military funeral? The Southern men went into battle under a flag now unpopular in the country.
Think about how Ironic it would have been if Arthur MacArthur would have been killed during this battle? How would have the outcome of WWII been? Would it have been the same? Maybe, we don't know for certain, but amazing the connection to U.S. History here.
The Confederates we're not " cut to ribbons" anywhere near the Carnton plantation. They drove in the Union pickets and then enveloped the brigade that was sent out to meet them taking many prisoners as the rest fled into the main union works. The Confederates were massacred when they reached the well prepared entrenchments and impenetrable mock orange hedge etc although they did penetrate the center where they had some success although being severely outnumbered without rienforcements their efforts were moot.
shame that so much property and fields that bled red both north and south, was taken over by greed and development. Trying to locate the graves of my 12th Great Grandparents, and another family genealogy researcher said that their graves have not ever been found BUT that they maybe NOW buried under a street in New Castle Pa, now Delaware!
Another awesome video If you ever make it to Missouri the Fort Davidson battlefield is worth checking out another fierce battle that doesn't get much publicity.
