McGavock Confederate Cemetery - Franklin, TN
Jan 22, 2013 11:56:18 #
I was taking a picture of some of the gravestones in this cemetery yesterday and shot this picture.
FYI - After the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin, where there were over 8,000 casualties, Confederate soldiers were buried nearby, arranged in plots according to the states from which the soldiers came. As winter wore on, many of the headboards were fading or were used for firewood by the poor. Seeing the great need, Col. John McGavock donated two acres of land adjoining the family graveyard, to be used for a final resting place for the soldiers. Again, each soldier was laid to rest by state and each known name was registered in the Book of the Dead by Col. McGavock's wife, Caroline Winder McGavock.
The family mansion is in the picture.
FYI - After the Nov. 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin, where there were over 8,000 casualties, Confederate soldiers were buried nearby, arranged in plots according to the states from which the soldiers came. As winter wore on, many of the headboards were fading or were used for firewood by the poor. Seeing the great need, Col. John McGavock donated two acres of land adjoining the family graveyard, to be used for a final resting place for the soldiers. Again, each soldier was laid to rest by state and each known name was registered in the Book of the Dead by Col. McGavock's wife, Caroline Winder McGavock.
The family mansion is in the picture.
McGavock Graveyard
Jan 22, 2013 12:03:29 #
Jtceec wrote:
I was taking a picture of some of the gravestones ... (show quote)
Very interesting historical capture Jtceec, appreciate your sharing of the info behind the photo! :thumbup:
Jan 22, 2013 12:08:45 #
Joyfullee wrote:
quote=Jtceec I was taking a picture of some of th... (show quote)
I noticed you were from Florida - there are 4 Confederate soldiers from Florida buried in this cemetery.
Jan 22, 2013 18:32:19 #
Went here about 3 years ago and took a tour of the house. The cemetary was very fascinating. Most people won't realize that the back of the house is what is showing in the photo. It was a fascinating place to visit. There were still blood stains on the some of the floors where the house had been used as a hospital. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
Jan 22, 2013 22:52:20 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
Went here about 3 years ago and took a tour of the house. The cemetary was very fascinating. Most people won't realize that the back of the house is what is showing in the photo. It was a fascinating place to visit. There were still blood stains on the some of the floors where the house had been used as a hospital. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
Glad you enjoyed your visit - Franklin is a very nice and historic place to visit. Please come back.
:)
Jan 23, 2013 12:57:03 #
Jan 23, 2013 13:25:24 #
Daryl New wrote:
Interesting,thanks for post.
Thanks for looking. As you probably know, this relates to the Civil War is the US. The Battle of Franklin (just south of Nashville) was on 30 Nov 1864 during the bitterest winter on record as of that time.
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