I read the book the Widow of the South , which first clued me into the history of Carrie Mcgavock. I just had to see this remarkable place. More

Be sure and tour the Carnton Plantation to learn the story of the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. What a wonderful gesture to those who sacrificed for the cause. Don't mind the neighboring former golf course tho as they are working on replacing it in a more fitting manner... but it does make you wonder how and why it was ever put... More

Would have been so much nicer if they had a "book" indicating who's buried there - they have that information but nothing available to the public at the cemetery. More

This cemetery houses the confederate dead from the battle of Franklin from the civil war. It is located on the Carnton Plantation which served as a hospital for the confederates. The mistress of Carnton Plantation(Mrs. McGavock) help treat the wounded. The dead were first placed in a mass grave and Mrs. McGavock had them placed in this cemetery with individual... More

Very nice Confederate cemetery on the grounds of the Carnton Plantation. Take a tour of the house along with this cemetery as well as the family cemetery which are right next to each other. Visit Carter Hose and Lotz House as well as part of a package deal. Beautiful homes with a great history related to the Battle of Franklin. More

Here it is Ghosts and all come one come all to the sacred ground of the Hollowed. Dare step in and see the many casualties of all sides and the heart felt distinguised southern Gentlemen that protected the South from the Northern persuasion More

The story behind this cemetery where the previously hastily buried remains of many of the dead from the Battle of Franklin were identified, their remaining belongings cataloged and then their earthly remain reinterred in individual graves is both part of a horrifying war tale and a story of love,determination, selflessness and kindness. The McGavock family cemetery occupies one end of... More

We visited the cemetary later in the afternoon upon our arrival to Franklin and enjoyed the peaceful stroll down the rows of headstones as the sun was setting. The cemetary is so well taken care of and maintained it was impressive. Parking was easy and to see Carnton in the distance was a beautiful memorable experience. Be sure to check... More

Very well kept grounds, really puts into perspective the number of soldiers who died. More