Carter House, Franklin
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Facts and practical information
The Carter House State Historic Site is a historic house at 1140 Columbia Avenue in Franklin, Tennessee. In that house, the Carter family hid in the basement waiting for the second Battle of Franklin to end. It is a Tennessee Historical Commission State Historic Site, managed by the non-profit organization The Battle of Franklin Trust under an agreement with the Tennessee Historical Commission. The house is a contributing property and centerpiece of the Franklin Battlefield, a U.S. National Historic Landmark historic district. ()
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Carter House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: McGavock Confederate Cemetery, Lotz House, Carnton, Franklin Battlefield.