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Carter HousevsCarnton
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Carter House is the choice of most professionals compared to Carnton. Carter House ranks #14 in Nashville with approval from 3 reviews including Where, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Carter House
Lonely Planet
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
1140 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
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Lonely Planet "While the fighting raged above, the family hid in the basement, and today the house is one of the most bullet-ridden Civil War properties left in the USA." Full review
Where "This Registered Historic Landmark has been open to the public since 1953, and serves as a memorial to the Carter Family, as well as the countless heroes of the Battle of Franklin. " Full review
Fodor's "Turned into the Federal Army’s headquarters for the Battle of Franklin. Today you can tour the house and hear how the Civil War changed the lives of one family in particular and the country." Full review
Frommer's "Built in 1830, the Carter House served as the Union army command post during the Battle of Franklin." Full review
Carnton Frommer's Lonely Planet Where
1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN 37064
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Frommer's "There are almost 1,500 graves in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery, which makes this the largest private Confederate cemetery in the country.
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Lonely Planet "Carnton’s grand main house, slave quarters and lovely garden are worth a visit in their own right." Full review
Where "Built in 1826 by former Nashville mayor Randal McGavock, this home was the site of the gruesome Battle of Franklin." Full review
