Historic Landmarks / Franklin, TN · Federal / Greek Revival house, c. 1826
Carnton
Definition
A brick plantation house in Franklin known for its two-story rear gallery and its role as a field hospital during the 1864 Battle of Franklin.
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Structural & construction notes
The stacked rear porches, simple square columns, and transomed doorways show how Middle Tennessee houses used deep galleries for shade and air movement in hot summers.
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