About this property
Carnton is a historic plantation home built in 1826 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The property, comprising 1,420 acres (5.7 km2), played an important role during and immediately after the Battle of Franklin during the American Civil War. Carnton was situated less than one mile (1.6 km) from the location of the 1864 battle's Union Army eastern flank, and it became the principal temporary field hospital for tending the wounded.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001857. It was listed on January 18, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Carnton listed on the National Register?
Carnton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Carnton?
Carnton is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carnton?
The period of significance for Carnton is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1826.
Can I research the history near Carnton?
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