The largest private Confederate cemetery in the country.
6/3/2024
Whenever I am in the Franklin area I always try to make time for the McGavock Family Cemetery. And y...
McGavock Confederate Cemetery
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1345 Carnton Ln
Franklin, TN 37064
McGavock Confederate Cemetery, located in Franklin, TN, serves as a solemn resting place for Confederate soldiers who perished in the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Established through the efforts of Colonel John McGavock and the local community, the cemetery has been maintained by various organizations, including the McGavock Confederate Cemetery Corporation, dedicated to preserving its historical significance.
Over the years, the cemetery has benefited from the contributions of descendants, local businesses, and veteran organizations, ensuring the preservation and upkeep of its memorials and grounds. Annual memorial services are held to honor the fallen soldiers, reflecting the ongoing commitment to remembering their sacrifices for their homeland.
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Peace after the battle
9/14/2023
Here rest in peace many hundreds of confederate soldiers of the American civil war, fallen in the bl...
Moving, well-maintained cemetery.
6/16/2023
This cemetery was part of the Carnton House tour, though I think you can enter it for free from a fu...
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