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The McGavock Confederate Cemetery is located in Franklin, Tennessee. It was established in June 1866 as a private cemetery on land donated by the McGavock planter family. The nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers buried there were casualties of the Battle of Franklin that took place November 30, 1864.
Learn about the origins and significance of this historic burial ground for Confederate soldiers who died in the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Find out how the cemetery is maintained and supported by donations and volunteers.
Visit the cemetery where nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers are buried after the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Learn about the history of Carnton, the McGavock family and the Civil War battlefield from guided tours and brochures.
This cemetery holds the remains of the Confederate soldiers who were killed in the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin.
Mcgavock Confederate Cemetery. The present-day cemetery is located off Lewisburg Pike just a few minutes from downtown Franklin. The graves take up a 2-acre section of the Carnton plantation property. There are thirteen sections, organized by states, to the cemetery layout. The two sections are separated by a 14-foot pathway. (wikipedia)
The McGavock Confederate Cemetery is the largest privately held Confederate cemetery in the United States. It is located in Franklin, Tennessee. The nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers buried there were casualties during the Battle of Franklin that took place November 30, 1864. 780 of the soldiers’ identities are known today, leaving 558 as ...
The adjacent McGavock Confederate Cemetery contains 1,500 graves, the largest private Confederate cemetery in the U.S. Today, the plantation is restored, open for public tours, and is used for private and community events.
