The blood stains left in the wood flooring is one thing, imagine being there at the time, though. Blood would've been pouring through the seams in the floorboards and pooling up on the floor, the surgeons would've needed sand on the floor to maintain traction so they could operate. Can you imagine the smell? Burnt flesh, blood, cordite, the effluveum of dead and dying men. I'm a vet tech, I've experienced some extremely foul smells, but nothing in the level of a place like this. That room has seen unbelievable suffering and horror. I'm glad they kept the blood stained wood, as you said JD, it makes it so much more real. I'm not a big believer in the paranormal, but if any room in America is haunted, it's this room. Thank you for showing us this, JD.
You ought to see it in person, not just pictures and videos. I live in the area and am surrounded by History of what was done. Some of the homes like the Lotze house and antebellum homes and Churches that was here can tell the stories , the deeds of life, and death of this horrendous Battle fought by Valiant Men of both sides gift their beliefs and ideals.
I’m a groundskeeper at a historic national memorial in VA, and I love history. Seeing those blood stains is quite incredible, and it’s amazing the building hasn’t been burned down as many were including where I am.
The book "The Widow of the South" is a good read. It tells how the Carnton Mansion was used as a hospital. It was owned by one of the McGavocks. Mrs. McGavock had the fallen soldiers moved from the hastily made battlefield graves to her property right beside the mansion. Soldiers' belongings were buried with them and soldiers identified on their grave markers if possible. The cemetery was sectioned off by states. You can stand right beside that cemetery and see the graves and imagine the hard job they had to accomplish this huge undertaking. She would write the families of the fallen soldiers too so they would know where their boy was buried. It's a very interesting story. What a great thing that gentle Lady did. ❤️
Thanks for your videos . My son was in the car and listened to a few of your episodes and it engaged conversation, which I loved . You have a great manner in which you share information , it’s interesting and for our kids that have such a short attention span the length of these videos are great!
I am thrilled to see this video. I’m a Franklin native, now living in Florida, and miss my town and its history so much. I frequented the tours at the Lotz, Carter, and Carnton as well as the walking tours (went at least once a week). Thank you for posting the series of Franklin videos as well as the Andersonville videos (my ancestor is buried at Andersonville/Camp Sumter). It helps me feel like I have a piece of home with me in Florida.
Bloodiest 4 hours of the war! What a horror it was. I laid awake at night after my visit to franklin somewhere between being asleep it hit me hard. May they all rest in peace may they all not be forgotten.
I’ve lived in Franklin since 1983 and I know quite a bit about this battle but I learned even more as I watched this. My family loves this city and we’re so glad that we found it and that we are able to call it home!
It is inexcusable that the memory of the men who fought, bled and died in the Civil War, the War Against The South, is attempting to be erased. They earned their place in the history of our great country and will always be remembered, no matter how many statues are defaced and books are banned and burned.
The weird thing is that a place of such amazing and peacuful BEAUTY can hold such a violent history. It seems like a place where you would like to retire after a lifetime of work to enjoy all that quiet and still tranquillity.
I visited this battlefield with my family about 18 months ago, right around Christmas time. I'm a Civil War history nut and we were going to visit Nashville but stayed in Franklin just because of this battle filed. What an awesome and well-kept battlefield. I know the trust is buying back property to put even more of the original battlefield back to its natural state (removed a Domino's Pizza, etc...). Some of the outbuildings at the Carter House are really shot up with small arms fire! I highly recommend anyone stop if you're in the area!
Carnton is my absolute favorite mansion, followed by Belle Meade. The history and tragedy that surrounds Carnton is so important and fascinating for anyone wanting to learn about the Civil War
I just now ran onto this. Good video. I visited the Franklin battlefield many years ago and saw the Carter House mentioned in the next video. I also remember a tour guide talking about a tourist had visited some of the civil war battlefields and asked "How did they have a battle there with all the monuments around?" . Cleburne, Texas is named after Patrick Cleburne, who was killed at the battle of Franklin.
Fantastic series on the American civil war so fascinating for a British person who knew nothing of the brave men and women fighting in the war a must watch series for all history buffs like me .The house is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen
My husband wanted to know where I wanted to go for our anniversary in June. I said Franklin TN! We already have our reservation made! We’re so excited to visit Carnton and the battlefield and the home next door. We’re also planning to visit Andrew Jackson’s home. I read a book on Carnton and loved it, but when my husband and I watched your videos we knew it was going on our bucket list. Thank you for making history come alive for us! I would love to be a student in your class!
I just sat down to watch some videos. This is about the sixth one of yours that I've watched this evening. Your sensitivity, narration and insights are the same as those I've felt in places that as a soldier, I've been to. Thank you for your wonderful work.
Going from reading Sam Watkins' first hand account of these battles then finding them on your amazing channel is incredible. You're doing God's work. Keep it up.
Amazing work!! My great-grandfather was wounded at the Battle of Franklin. He recovered and lived to old age. He spent his last days in the Old Soldier's Home that was set up at Beauvoir in Biloxi MS. That would be an interesting place to add to your list.
I traveled to Franklin on numerous occasions for work. I spent some time studying the Battle of Franklin. The Mansion was closed because it was after hours. We did spend hours at the cemetery on the grounds. I can not imagen digging the dead up after months in the ground to give them a proper burial. The cemetery is amazing. The whole situation is documented in a book called the Widow of the south. Good read. I'd like to go back and spend a few days in Franklin, it's beautiful
As a traveler who also loves history...you have placed another battlefield on my map. I recently drove across the US from Washington to Massachusetts, and I had to stop at Little Bighorn (for the second time). In a week, I'll be off south heading to Gettysburg (for the ?? time). I hope someday to cross paths! Keep exploring, keep teaching!
Great video!! Battle of Franklin was an incredibly bloody affair and fascinating one to learn about. I actually had the privilege of reenacting on the Spring Hill battlefield itself. One of my friends found a Spencer rifle round in the ground as we were in the area where union cavalry was skirmishing the Confederates. Very cool campaign.
This place is really cool I enjoyed my time there. all the people there doing the tours were wonderful... Loved seeing how many people fought and died there - Walking through Carnton was Amazing...
I was privileged enough to visit several battlefields and plantations several years ago with my best friend. Franklin was one of them and it is an amazing place and something you have to see in person to get the whole fascinating, horrific, tragic effect. I love Tennessee!
This was very errie, and brought such realism to the War all of these years later. Thank you for taking us here and explaining things, and THANK YOU for not slanting it one way or another. So many of the video's I've watched the videographer or tour guide throws his own attitudes towards one side or the other, and I didn't see this occur at all with you and I thank you!
Nashville native here and Franklin is such a cool town!! It is by far one of the most beautiful and charming towns in the South. And Carnton Plantation is a must see!! Carrie McGavock was an amazing person. Not only was her house used to treat those confederate soldiers wounded. She also had so many be buried in her cemetery on the grounds. She worked tirelessly to keep precise records of who is buried where. That way family could come visit and/or recover their loved ones. Hundreds (maybe 1000+) tombstones still there and book of records available with names of those known. So relatives can still come and pay their respects. Not an easy task. To be such a horrible battle, the grounds are so beautiful and peaceful. And in the actual town of Franklin, the older homes are breathtaking. Little shops, town square, old movie theater, historic churches, cemetery, etc. You cen spend an entire day there easily. Very well preserved place that takes you back in time. Interesting fact- After battle, way more dead people than live ones in the town. Deceased soldiers, from both sides, all around. So townspeople were in charge of the task of burying them. And basically all that were there were old men, women and children. But they did it. Strong and proud town still to this day. Was just there and love it!!!
Having been to Carnton twice, I can concur that it an awesome place with much history. One of those bloodstains in the old nursery is a footprint of the lady of the house who helped the surgeons. I have put my foot on that stain and it was definitely eerie. There is also a family cemetery there with an adjacent cemetery for the soldiers who died. The lady searched each man's clothing to try to identify them and her notebook is still there at the house. It was a very moving experience for me both times.
I'm a history buff especially about the civil war and your videos are just great, this war was awful on both sides, and God bless them all and May they all rest in peace
This is what I've been looking for! Your video really helps me understand a battle not just as movements on a map, but as actions within a geographical space. I think that the drone shots spliced with shots of you on the ground really do the trick.
Carter house and in particular the fighting around the cotton gin is some of the most intense and violent fighting of the whole war, IMHO. Can’t wait to see what you have for the carter house!
I live in indiana and rarely get to travel outside of the state except for work on michigan. Thank you so much for showing me parts of our country which i unfortunately can not travel to yet. THANK YOU. You do such a good job 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I just stumbled on to your videos of Franklin---excellent camera work, excellent narrative---thank you for taking the time to film, edit and upload. Its unimaginable to think Tod survived that bullet wound.
Thank you for your video about my adult home town. I have lived here for about 30 years and have visited Carnton and other sites in the area many times. While I am far from a historian, I have read about the battle and know its general flow. First off, keep in mind that this is in the November - December timeline and our weather is not the greatest at that time of the year. The actual battle occurred later in the afternoon and progressed into the evening. The duration was not that long but the carnage was great. If I remember one of the statistics, it was the bloodiest hour of the war. Another comment is that the main thrust of the Confederate advance was along Columbia Pike which is today's US31. Carnton was on the periphery of the battle (hence "Eastern Flank") and was important as its role being one of the hospitals. It was a tragic loss for the small Southern town of Franklin and for many years, it was not publicized. As the town grew into the 20th century, much of the land south of downtown was developed and the battlefield was lost. The group that is handling the rebirth has done much of this work in the past 20 years. When I moved to Franklin in 1990, the Carnton estate was a golf course, the area around the Cotton Gin site had a small shopping center and a Pizza Hut. The Carter House, Carnton, Fort Granger (location of the Union artillery) and the observation point along 31 south of town were all there but were minor attractions. I subscribed to your channel tonight and look forward to more videos on the subject.
Wow what an amazing place to visit and virtually left to your own devices. It certainly was a bloody battle 9500 dead and injured in just a few hours including several generals killed and also the future WW2 general MacArthurs father badly injured. Thank you JD for your passion for history and all of your hard work in making your fab videos and keeping history alive.
Another place to check out is Lexington Mo. Battle of the hemp bales. House on property was used as a hospital still can see bullet holes and small cannon balls in the structure is now a museum and has battle field near by next to missouri river.
Thanks for the video. I have played more than a few weddings at the Carntan house sitting underneath the massive oak tree in the yard. It is a heavy place for sure.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I thought I remember the blood stains having an outline of a boot and that there was a doctor who would put his hand behind his back as he was operating and the blood would drop behind him and leave the impression.
God bless you guys from here in the U.S. I heard that you poor souls are on strict COVID lockdowns by an out-of-control government. Our hearts and prayers are going out to you. Meanwhile, I'm listening to K.C. sing. She definitely had that rose silk voice that makes everyone's day; a perfect remedy for our COVID blues. 😎
Outstanding episode. I visited there once. On the worst part of the battlefield at the time of my visit was a Dominoes Pizza place. In OCS, I was made to memorize “ Schofields Definition of Discipline “ Memories of Ft. Benning!
A very impactful video. That house holds such dark history. It is hard to imagine all that trauma going on in those rooms . Fascinating as usual. Thankyou History Underground ☺☺
Thanks! The guy who showed me around that house (Tony) did a great job of painting a picture of what went on there. His depth of knowledge was incredible.
Great, great video as usual. Speaking of the Civil War and the fact that hail from MO, you should consider traveling down to Springfield, MO and Carthage, MO. The Battle of Wilson's Creek was a large battle and the Battle of Carthage is so often overlooked although many consider the Battle of Carthage as the first unofficial battle of the U. S. Civil War. The Battle of Mine Creek just north of Fort Scott, KS although rarely talked about proved to be the largest Civil War cavalry engagement west of the Mississippi River. Thanks again J. D. and we so look forward to more of your videos! Thumbs up!
Thanks! I'm definitely planning on hitting some Civil War sites in Missouri this summer. Much to learn from an area that doesn't get much attention in the Civil War.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Your last statement is so true. So many people are not aware of the fact that MO had the largest number of Civil War engagements (battles, skirmishes, encounters) after VA. MO even unofficially seceded from the Union. Looking forward to more of these videos!
@@TheHistoryUnderground You're probably aware of this book - interesting to understand the history of why Missouri and Kansas don't like each other; Civil War on the Missouri-Kansas Border by Donald L. Gilmore
The carter house really opened my eyes to the battle of Franklin the bullet holes, and the tour guides explanation of how the dead became piled so high that men were dead standing up couldn’t imagine the carnage.
I am a “history troll” of sorts on TH-cam. You do some really great content and videos. Not sure how long you have been doing them but deserve waaay more than 50k subs. You now have 50,001 sir. Keep it up!
Ha! Thank you. I started posting videos about a year ago. I figure that people are interested and I earn it, then the subs will come. Thank you for the kind word.
The Belle Meade Plantation also was used as a field hospital during the Civil War. The floors contain blood stains too. The stately columns in the front of the house also contain musket ball marks.
Been to Carnton Plantation and Carter house. Was at Carter house at 150 yr Anniversary for the battle. Incredible grounds to visit. Thanks for the video, very well done. Mike.
Ive been here before. The blood stained floor just put you at a loss for words. It was fascinating to see. The gardens were beautiful. The slave houses were interesting to see. They definitely carry a negative energy you can feel.
Interesting. Need to visit there. My Great Grand Father (AL36 inf, Co. I) fought there with Hood before being captured at Overton’s Hill South of Nashville.
The History Underground I totally understand, they are neat sites in Tennessee leading down to Chickamagua. Thank you for your good work on the films, makes me feel connected to my great grandparents who fought on both sides.
This series on the Civil War is absolutely the best presentation i have ever seen. A lot of others are ok but too much theater and is a turn off. I am a fan of your channel and the Civil War is a topic I never get enough of. God has each and every soldier 🙏 in his loving arms. Your video I just watch about the origin as to who invented coke blew me away. I know a lot about the war but these little pieces of information to me are just as important as the rest of it. And I am also a fan of sidestep adventures. I watch both you 👦 guys. This series is 👏 fantastic no frills, just getting to the heart of the matter.
First-class video and narration. I learned a lot and admired the house. Had to laugh that you couldn’t get through a clip without saying ‘awesome’. Look forward to the continuation.
JD, recommended reading for you. The Widow of the South. Talks about Carrie McGavok, the woman that was married to the man who owned Carnton also, Company Atch by Sam Watkins, a Confederate soldier in the Western campaign who was there. Also, if I recall there were six Confederate generals killed in that battle. One, quite famous, was Patrick Cleburne, who emigrated from Ireland and lived in Arkansas. I'm so glad the Battlefield Trust got that battlefield back. When I was there, the only thing you could visit was the Carter House and Carnton. I only was able to visit the Carter home, which is quite the experience itself. Oh the drama. Yes, I'm a Civil War buff. My library is full of books. Lol. Ask me anything. Did you know , for instance, the soldiers under Hood that survived claimed Hood made those charges as punishment for Spring Hill?
Since you claim to know a lot about the Carnton home, perhaps you can help me out with a question I had after watching the video. Since hte Carnton home served as a make-shift hospital for so long, did the family that originally lived there move out of the house? If so, where did they go? Thanks for your response!
brakel8r - That is precisely why I started this channel to begin with. Hopefully people share these videos and get them out there for people to use and learn from. I’d say that history education is more important now than ever.
As a Tennessee native, Franklin is terribly underrepresented even within the State. It's barely covered in Tennessee-centric college history courses, and when I went to the battlefield as a kid in the '90s there was hardly anything there compared to Shiloh.
I just stumbled upon your channel and oh my I'm so glad I found you!! I did watch the Carter House video first..AMAZING! Are there tours of the Carnton House also? THANK YOU so much for making our history come alive.
It really is a fascinating battle that not many people know about. I learned a lot. Be watching for the next two episodes. Got some CRAZY stuff in those too.
Thank you so much for this video. I have read and studied a lot about the Civil War, and like others, I have never heard of this battle. I can't wait for the next episode.
So interesting! I live in Murfreesboro and have been to the Stones River Battlefield but never knew about the Battle of Franklin. Thanks for this! Always cool to learn about where you live
Don't have time right now to watch the 2nd video, will do so tonight. I did not know and I lack knowledge of the Civil War compared to the other wars. This is in part due to being in California. I did just add this museum-park video of yours to my bucket list for probably next year when I fly out to Nashville to visit family in Knoxville. Many, many thank yous for the introduction to the Battle of Franklin and excellent video and subject matter!
The blood stains left in the wood flooring is one thing, imagine being there at the time, though. Blood would've been pouring through the seams in the floorboards and pooling up on the floor, the surgeons would've needed sand on the floor to maintain traction so they could operate. Can you imagine the smell? Burnt flesh, blood, cordite, the effluveum of dead and dying men. I'm a vet tech, I've experienced some extremely foul smells, but nothing in the level of a place like this. That room has seen unbelievable suffering and horror. I'm glad they kept the blood stained wood, as you said JD, it makes it so much more real.
I'm not a big believer in the paranormal, but if any room in America is haunted, it's this room.
Thank you for showing us this, JD.
Your 14 minute video is better than anything the History Channel has put out in many many years.
Not a fan of Ancient Aliens, huh? 😅
Thanks. Appreciate the kind words.
He's cool, huh?
You ought to see it in person, not just pictures and videos. I live in the area and am surrounded by History of what was done. Some of the homes like the Lotze house and antebellum homes and Churches that was here can tell the stories , the deeds of life, and death of this horrendous Battle fought by Valiant Men of both sides gift their beliefs and ideals.
I’m a groundskeeper at a historic national memorial in VA, and I love history. Seeing those blood stains is quite incredible, and it’s amazing the building hasn’t been burned down as many were including where I am.
The book "The Widow of the South" is a good read. It tells how the Carnton Mansion was used as a hospital. It was owned by one of the McGavocks. Mrs. McGavock had the fallen soldiers moved from the hastily made battlefield graves to her property right beside the mansion. Soldiers' belongings were buried with them and soldiers identified on their grave markers if possible. The cemetery was sectioned off by states. You can stand right beside that cemetery and see the graves and imagine the hard job they had to accomplish this huge undertaking. She would write the families of the fallen soldiers too so they would know where their boy was buried. It's a very interesting story. What a great thing that gentle Lady did. ❤️
Thanks for your videos . My son was in the car and listened to a few of your episodes and it engaged conversation, which I loved . You have a great manner in which you share information , it’s interesting and for our kids that have such a short attention span the length of these videos are great!
Wow, thank you!
I am thrilled to see this video. I’m a Franklin native, now living in Florida, and miss my town and its history so much. I frequented the tours at the Lotz, Carter, and Carnton as well as the walking tours (went at least once a week). Thank you for posting the series of Franklin videos as well as the Andersonville videos (my ancestor is buried at Andersonville/Camp Sumter). It helps me feel like I have a piece of home with me in Florida.
Bloodiest 4 hours of the war! What a horror it was. I laid awake at night after my visit to franklin somewhere between being asleep it hit me hard. May they all rest in peace may they all not be forgotten.
I’ve lived in Franklin since 1983 and I know quite a bit about this battle but I learned even more as I watched this. My family loves this city and we’re so glad that we found it and that we are able to call it home!
Great things that they are doing to reclaim that battlefield.
It is inexcusable that the memory of the men who fought, bled and died in the Civil War, the War Against The South, is attempting to be erased. They earned their place in the history of our great country and will always be remembered, no matter how many statues are defaced and books are banned and burned.
The Democrats don't want to acknowledge their past...
read 1984 by George Orwell.
@@concerned1313 Thank you for the tip. However, I read it in the late 1950's.
@@macmcatee611 I read it again, and see it as almost a playbook now!
Exactly Right!
The weird thing is that a place of such amazing and peacuful BEAUTY can hold such a violent history. It seems like a place where you would like to retire after a lifetime of work to enjoy all that quiet and still tranquillity.
Love Franklin and it’s Civil War history.
I visited this battlefield with my family about 18 months ago, right around Christmas time. I'm a Civil War history nut and we were going to visit Nashville but stayed in Franklin just because of this battle filed. What an awesome and well-kept battlefield. I know the trust is buying back property to put even more of the original battlefield back to its natural state (removed a Domino's Pizza, etc...). Some of the outbuildings at the Carter House are really shot up with small arms fire! I highly recommend anyone stop if you're in the area!
Completely agree. Can't wait to show more in the next few episodes.
We seen the outbuilding as well, but couldn't go inside. An amazingly sober place to visit
I lived and worked in Franklin for around 5 year's. It is a very special place. And very great people. 👍❤
Yes Carter house and outbuildings were very cool to see
Carnton is my absolute favorite mansion, followed by Belle Meade. The history and tragedy that surrounds Carnton is so important and fascinating for anyone wanting to learn about the Civil War
Only found this channel like 2 days ago. Honestly already one of my favourites. You're really good at this!
kieran182 - Awesome! So glad that you are enjoying it.
All of his vids are crazy good, you have a lot to watch😃
@@vipergtsmre Yeah man, I went through the D-day locations yesterday, also the Bastogne episode. So good! 😀
I just now ran onto this. Good video. I visited the Franklin battlefield many years ago and saw the Carter House mentioned in the next video. I also remember a tour guide talking about a tourist had visited some of the civil war battlefields and asked "How did they have a battle there with all the monuments around?" . Cleburne, Texas is named after Patrick Cleburne, who was killed at the battle of Franklin.
Your series beats anything on TV. Thanks for sharing your travels and documenting.
Wow, thanks!
Fantastic series on the American civil war so fascinating for a British person who knew nothing of the brave men and women fighting in the war a must watch series for all history buffs like me .The house is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen
My husband wanted to know where I wanted to go for our anniversary in June. I said Franklin TN! We already have our reservation made! We’re so excited to visit Carnton and the battlefield and the home next door. We’re also planning to visit Andrew Jackson’s home. I read a book on Carnton and loved it, but when my husband and I watched your videos we knew it was going on our bucket list. Thank you for making history come alive for us! I would love to be a student in your class!
That is awesome! Thanks. Be sure to tell them that I said hello when you visit.
@@TheHistoryUnderground we sure will!
I just sat down to watch some videos. This is about the sixth one of yours that I've watched this evening. Your sensitivity, narration and insights are the same as those I've felt in places that as a soldier, I've been to. Thank you for your wonderful work.
Thanks! I really appreciate that. Glad that they are connecting on some level.
Going from reading Sam Watkins' first hand account of these battles then finding them on your amazing channel is incredible. You're doing God's work. Keep it up.
Amazing work!! My great-grandfather was wounded at the Battle of Franklin. He recovered and lived to old age. He spent his last days in the Old Soldier's Home that was set up at Beauvoir in Biloxi MS. That would be an interesting place to add to your list.
My 3rd cousin, John Lanier, 29th GA, was killed at Franklin and is buried in the Confederate Cemetery there. I salute their service.
I traveled to Franklin on numerous occasions for work. I spent some time studying the Battle of Franklin. The Mansion was closed because it was after hours. We did spend hours at the cemetery on the grounds. I can not imagen digging the dead up after months in the ground to give them a proper burial. The cemetery is amazing. The whole situation is documented in a book called the Widow of the south. Good read. I'd like to go back and spend a few days in Franklin, it's beautiful
As a traveler who also loves history...you have placed another battlefield on my map. I recently drove across the US from Washington to Massachusetts, and I had to stop at Little Bighorn (for the second time). In a week, I'll be off south heading to Gettysburg (for the ?? time). I hope someday to cross paths! Keep exploring, keep teaching!
Great video!! Battle of Franklin was an incredibly bloody affair and fascinating one to learn about. I actually had the privilege of reenacting on the Spring Hill battlefield itself. One of my friends found a Spencer rifle round in the ground as we were in the area where union cavalry was skirmishing the Confederates. Very cool campaign.
Wow!
Thank u so much for the videos u make to keep our beloved Civil War History alive! My Confederate Ancestor fought at this battle
This place is really cool I enjoyed my time there. all the people there doing the tours were wonderful... Loved seeing how many people fought and died there - Walking through Carnton was Amazing...
Eric’s book on the battle is one of my favorite history books. He really conveyed the desperation of the attack
I was privileged enough to visit several battlefields and plantations several years ago with my best friend. Franklin was one of them and it is an amazing place and something you have to see in person to get the whole fascinating, horrific, tragic effect. I love Tennessee!
This was very errie, and brought such realism to the War all of these years later. Thank you for taking us here and explaining things, and THANK YOU for not slanting it one way or another. So many of the video's I've watched the videographer or tour guide throws his own attitudes towards one side or the other, and I didn't see this occur at all with you and I thank you!
Your work is amazing. Do not stop
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Living in Franklin and seeing these sites is certainly something. The Battle of Franklin is underrated and you give it justice.
Thank you! And I agree that it is completely underrated. I was blown away by the whole place.
Wow......just wow..I cannot comprehend all the chaos in such a small space.
Nashville native here and Franklin is such a cool town!! It is by far one of the most beautiful and charming towns in the South. And Carnton Plantation is a must see!! Carrie McGavock was an amazing person. Not only was her house used to treat those confederate soldiers wounded. She also had so many be buried in her cemetery on the grounds. She worked tirelessly to keep precise records of who is buried where. That way family could come visit and/or recover their loved ones. Hundreds (maybe 1000+) tombstones still there and book of records available with names of those known. So relatives can still come and pay their respects. Not an easy task. To be such a horrible battle, the grounds are so beautiful and peaceful.
And in the actual town of Franklin, the older homes are breathtaking. Little shops, town square, old movie theater, historic churches, cemetery, etc. You cen spend an entire day there easily. Very well preserved place that takes you back in time.
Interesting fact- After battle, way more dead people than live ones in the town. Deceased soldiers, from both sides, all around. So townspeople were in charge of the task of burying them. And basically all that were there were old men, women and children. But they did it. Strong and proud town still to this day. Was just there and love it!!!
Having been to Carnton twice, I can concur that it an awesome place with much history. One of those bloodstains in the old nursery is a footprint of the lady of the house who helped the surgeons. I have put my foot on that stain and it was definitely eerie. There is also a family cemetery there with an adjacent cemetery for the soldiers who died. The lady searched each man's clothing to try to identify them and her notebook is still there at the house. It was a very moving experience for me both times.
I’m local to Franklin and have taken the Carnton tour before - I walk the grounds often. You truly did this justice, thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
I'm a history buff especially about the civil war and your videos are just great, this war was awful on both sides, and God bless them all and May they all rest in peace
This is what I've been looking for! Your video really helps me understand a battle not just as movements on a map, but as actions within a geographical space. I think that the drone shots spliced with shots of you on the ground really do the trick.
Glad it helped! I enjoyed putting this one together.
Gen John Bell Hood was my 5th great uncle. On my bucket list to visit this place
Carter house and in particular the fighting around the cotton gin is some of the most intense and violent fighting of the whole war, IMHO. Can’t wait to see what you have for the carter house!
I know! Makes me wonder why it hasn’t been given more attention.
I live in indiana and rarely get to travel outside of the state except for work on michigan. Thank you so much for showing me parts of our country which i unfortunately can not travel to yet. THANK YOU. You do such a good job 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Charles Biddle - My pleasure! Thank you 🙏🏼
My Mom Is Ruth Ann (Biddle) Peetz, From Sunman, Ind... I Wonder If You Are Related ???
I just stumbled on to your videos of Franklin---excellent camera work, excellent narrative---thank you for taking the time to film, edit and upload. Its unimaginable to think Tod survived that bullet wound.
Thanks! He actually ended up dying from his wounds. Pretty tragic story.
What an incredible video of a much forgotten and little known huge piece of Civil War history! Great job with the video!
Thank you for your video about my adult home town. I have lived here for about 30 years and have visited Carnton and other sites in the area many times. While I am far from a historian, I have read about the battle and know its general flow. First off, keep in mind that this is in the November - December timeline and our weather is not the greatest at that time of the year. The actual battle occurred later in the afternoon and progressed into the evening. The duration was not that long but the carnage was great. If I remember one of the statistics, it was the bloodiest hour of the war. Another comment is that the main thrust of the Confederate advance was along Columbia Pike which is today's US31. Carnton was on the periphery of the battle (hence "Eastern Flank") and was important as its role being one of the hospitals. It was a tragic loss for the small Southern town of Franklin and for many years, it was not publicized. As the town grew into the 20th century, much of the land south of downtown was developed and the battlefield was lost. The group that is handling the rebirth has done much of this work in the past 20 years. When I moved to Franklin in 1990, the Carnton estate was a golf course, the area around the Cotton Gin site had a small shopping center and a Pizza Hut. The Carter House, Carnton, Fort Granger (location of the Union artillery) and the observation point along 31 south of town were all there but were minor attractions. I subscribed to your channel tonight and look forward to more videos on the subject.
Wow what an amazing place to visit and virtually left to your own devices. It certainly was a bloody battle 9500 dead and injured in just a few hours including several generals killed and also the future WW2 general MacArthurs father badly injured.
Thank you JD for your passion for history and all of your hard work in making your fab videos and keeping history alive.
Thanks so much. I actually touch on Arthur MacArthur's story in the next video.
Another place to check out is Lexington Mo. Battle of the hemp bales. House on property was used as a hospital still can see bullet holes and small cannon balls in the structure is now a museum and has battle field near by next to missouri river.
On the list. Thanks!
My 2nd great-grandfather was captured Christmas Day 1864 after the battle retreating from Franklin. Stupendous video; thanks!!
Thanks for the video. I have played more than a few weddings at the Carntan house sitting underneath the massive oak tree in the yard. It is a heavy place for sure.
Very much so. Pretty amazing place. That nursery upstairs had me slack jawed.
Very Well Done Youg Man..God Bless You For Showing and Telling Our American History..Stay Safe..
Thanks! Gotta keep the history alive 🙂
Great great episode! The blood stains on the floor gave me chills!
Thanks! Yeah, that room was pretty heavy.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I thought I remember the blood stains having an outline of a boot and that there was a doctor who would put his hand behind his back as he was operating and the blood would drop behind him and leave the impression.
Ditto !
The carter story is one of the most eerie stories of the war.
That, along with the story of James McPherson
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_B._McPherson
Annnd guess what I shall do now. It maybe involves looking up Carter and James McPherson (thank you for the link!) :P
Watching this from Australia. Really enjoying your work and love to visit these places in the future. Great stuff.
Glad you like them!
Come and visit Tennessee! I live in Franklin. You will be treated to southern hospitality 😊
God bless you guys from here in the U.S. I heard that you poor souls are on strict COVID lockdowns by an out-of-control government. Our hearts and prayers are going out to you. Meanwhile, I'm listening to K.C. sing. She definitely had that rose silk voice that makes everyone's day; a perfect remedy for our COVID blues. 😎
I just found you guys...my dad is a Civil War history buff, so I told him about this TH-cam...thanks
The tours given at the house are excellent
Completely agree. I learned a lot.
Outstanding episode. I visited there once. On the worst part of the battlefield at the time of my visit was a Dominoes Pizza place. In OCS, I was made to memorize “ Schofields Definition of Discipline “ Memories of Ft. Benning!
A very impactful video. That house holds such dark history. It is hard to imagine all that trauma going on in those rooms . Fascinating as usual. Thankyou History Underground ☺☺
Thanks! The guy who showed me around that house (Tony) did a great job of painting a picture of what went on there. His depth of knowledge was incredible.
Great, great video as usual. Speaking of the Civil War and the fact that hail from MO, you should consider traveling down to Springfield, MO and Carthage, MO. The Battle of Wilson's Creek was a large battle and the Battle of Carthage is so often overlooked although many consider the Battle of Carthage as the first unofficial battle of the U. S. Civil War. The Battle of Mine Creek just north of Fort Scott, KS although rarely talked about proved to be the largest Civil War cavalry engagement west of the Mississippi River. Thanks again J. D. and we so look forward to more of your videos! Thumbs up!
Thanks! I'm definitely planning on hitting some Civil War sites in Missouri this summer. Much to learn from an area that doesn't get much attention in the Civil War.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Your last statement is so true. So many people are not aware of the fact that MO had the largest number of Civil War engagements (battles, skirmishes, encounters) after VA. MO even unofficially seceded from the Union. Looking forward to more of these videos!
@@TheHistoryUnderground You're probably aware of this book - interesting to understand the history of why Missouri and Kansas don't like each other; Civil War on the Missouri-Kansas Border by Donald L. Gilmore
The carter house really opened my eyes to the battle of Franklin the bullet holes, and the tour guides explanation of how the dead became piled so high that men were dead standing up couldn’t imagine the carnage.
I know. Pretty jaw dropping. Can't wait to show that spot in the next few episodes.
One of my sons is an American Historian so I will alert him to your channel. Glad I found your offerings. Thanks!
Please do! Thanks!
Just visited this place today!! Great tour and highly recommend
I've been to quite a few battlefields but have never been to Franklin. Good presentation. I'll be visiting.
I am a “history troll” of sorts on TH-cam. You do some really great content and videos. Not sure how long you have been doing them but deserve waaay more than 50k subs. You now have 50,001 sir. Keep it up!
Ha! Thank you. I started posting videos about a year ago. I figure that people are interested and I earn it, then the subs will come. Thank you for the kind word.
We were there in September (2023). Visited Carnton and the Carter House. Fascinating and very sobering history here.
damn those bloodstains just really makes you think, its hard to believe no words can explain it.
Kind of how I felt. I wasn't expecting that at all when I went in.
@@TheHistoryUnderground Next time you are in Normandy, go see the church pews in Angoville-au-Plain.
royda60 - Ugh. It hurts me that I didn’t go see that on the last trip.
The Belle Meade Plantation also was used as a field hospital during the Civil War. The floors contain blood stains too. The stately columns in the front of the house also contain musket ball marks.
I'll have to check that place out. Thanks!
@@TheHistoryUnderground you are welcome.
Thank you for sharing your research
Wonderful Video. Also, Humility is a gift from the Lord. Thanks.
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Been to Carnton Plantation and Carter house. Was at Carter house at 150 yr Anniversary for the battle. Incredible grounds to visit. Thanks for the video, very well done. Mike.
Thanks! Yes, I was really impressed. Highly recommend that everyone go if they get a chance.
Ive been here before. The blood stained floor just put you at a loss for words. It was fascinating to see. The gardens were beautiful. The slave houses were interesting to see. They definitely carry a negative energy you can feel.
Fascinating historic site. Thanks for sharing!
Erikb - Thanks! Glad to share it out!
Absolutely love all of your history videos. Thanks for continuing to take your time to share all of these!
Thanks for watching! Glad that you are enjoying them.
Interesting. Need to visit there. My Great Grand Father (AL36 inf, Co. I) fought there with Hood before being captured at Overton’s Hill South of Nashville.
Oh man. Well I’d say that you definitely need to visit then.
Jacobson thinks your great grandfather is a "traitor".
Im glad he got captured, wish he got executed
@@TerrellThomas1971 I bet you're a descendant of Lethia Thomas of Bracken County, Kentucky.
@@clinthathcock6078 um no
I love that battlefield and the battlefield right down the road at Stones River. Leading all the way down to Chattanooga.
Wish I could’ve hit more of those sites while I was down there. Unfortunately, work and the real world beckoned.
The History Underground I totally understand, they are neat sites in Tennessee leading down to Chickamagua. Thank you for your good work on the films, makes me feel connected to my great grandparents who fought on both sides.
Your videos never last long enough. Great job.
Glad you like them!
Amazing video, thanks for doing this important work. God bless the memories of the brave men on both sides!
Our pleasure! They're doing some amazing stuff there in Franklin.
I'm glad you are showcasing Franklin. A lot of the battlefield was lost to modern development unfortunately.
The Battle of Franklin Trust is doing an amazing work to reclaim it though. I'll show some more on that in the next video.
Believe it or not but Franklin's battlefield is actually in better shape than it was thirty years ago.
@@lordtazzman3140 Yep, I know. They have saved some land and knocked some things down recently. But overall, a lot of it is still built over.
Great video. Thank you for the coverage.
Thanks for watching!
This series on the Civil War is absolutely the best presentation i have ever seen. A lot of others are ok but too much theater and is a turn off. I am a fan of your channel and the Civil War is a topic I never get enough of. God has each and every soldier 🙏 in his loving arms. Your video I just watch about the origin as to who invented coke blew me away. I know a lot about the war but these little pieces of information to me are just as important as the rest of it. And I am also a fan of sidestep adventures. I watch both you 👦 guys. This series is 👏 fantastic no frills, just getting to the heart of the matter.
Thank you! I really do appreciate that.
First-class video and narration. I learned a lot and admired the house. Had to laugh that you couldn’t get through a clip without saying ‘awesome’. Look forward to the continuation.
Ha! Thanks. Yeah, I've got to expand my vocabulary a bit.
JD, recommended reading for you. The Widow of the South. Talks about Carrie McGavok, the woman that was married to the man who owned Carnton also, Company Atch by Sam Watkins, a Confederate soldier in the Western campaign who was there. Also, if I recall there were six Confederate generals killed in that battle. One, quite famous, was Patrick Cleburne, who emigrated from Ireland and lived in Arkansas. I'm so glad the Battlefield Trust got that battlefield back. When I was there, the only thing you could visit was the Carter House and Carnton. I only was able to visit the Carter home, which is quite the experience itself. Oh the drama. Yes, I'm a Civil War buff. My library is full of books. Lol. Ask me anything. Did you know , for instance, the soldiers under Hood that survived claimed Hood made those charges as punishment for Spring Hill?
Karin - Thanks! Appreciate the recommendations and extra info. It’s quite the place.
Since you claim to know a lot about the Carnton home, perhaps you can help me out with a question I had after watching the video. Since hte Carnton home served as a make-shift hospital for so long, did the family that originally lived there move out of the house? If so, where did they go? Thanks for your response!
I also highly recommend The Widow of the South.
Awesome video! So interesting so much information not in text books or taught in school! Thank you! 💞
What a great production!
Thanks!
Thanks for the info on The battle of Franklin. I agree most Civil War history forgets the battles here in middle Tennessee
No problem! Glad that I could go there and capture some content. I may try and hit a few more of these lesser known battles.
Thank you for making these. I love your content.
Another great video. Thank you for bringing our history to light .
Very informative - I was unaware of this...yet another of your video locations is added to my bucket list. Thanks!
It really is worth the visit. I learned a lot and had more than a few jaw dropping moments.
Unbelievable .... That was an incredible vlog...You do excellent work...Thank You Very Much for people to view your Vlogs....
Thanks a ton! It's a pretty amazing place.
I remember stopping there on a whim/motorcycle ride. It was absolutely humbling experience.
If I was a History teacher...I would use your videos in my lessons Great job as always
brakel8r - That is precisely why I started this channel to begin with. Hopefully people share these videos and get them out there for people to use and learn from. I’d say that history education is more important now than ever.
I've been to Carnton plantation and Carter house. Sobering experience. Thanks so much for these awesome videos!
Glad you like them!
As a Tennessee native, Franklin is terribly underrepresented even within the State. It's barely covered in Tennessee-centric college history courses, and when I went to the battlefield as a kid in the '90s there was hardly anything there compared to Shiloh.
You made this so interesting. You really brought it to life.
I just stumbled upon your channel and oh my I'm so glad I found you!! I did watch the Carter House video first..AMAZING! Are there tours of the Carnton House also? THANK YOU so much for making our history come alive.
Thanks! Glad that you're enjoying it. There are tours of Carton as well. I've got another video on this channel where I go there.
Fascinating, Nope, I wasn’t aware of this battle and all these details.🧐 Thank You for sharing 🇺🇸 My best 🚒🚒🚒🇺🇸
It really is a fascinating battle that not many people know about. I learned a lot. Be watching for the next two episodes. Got some CRAZY stuff in those too.
The History Underground 🇺🇸 I Definitely Will 🇺🇸🚒🚒🚒🚒 Have a Great Week 👍
Fantastic video well done. Your videos bring everything to life and highlight the suffering. Excellent
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. I have read and studied a lot about the Civil War, and like others, I have never heard of this battle. I can't wait for the next episode.
dconn74 - Thanks! Can’t wait to share it!
Man the videography is impeccable. I heard of this I knew Nathan Bedford Forest was in it. Excellent job. Also horrible to see.
Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for the kind words. Can't wait to show everyone the next two parts.
I just found this channel. Such a well put together video. Thanks for this, you just got a new subscriber. 👍
Awesome, thank you! Hope that you enjoy the past and future videos. Love sharing these historic places and learning from everyone else.
So interesting! I live in Murfreesboro and have been to the Stones River Battlefield but never knew about the Battle of Franklin. Thanks for this! Always cool to learn about where you live
That’s not far from you. Definitely worth checking out!
Excellent video - thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Don't have time right now to watch the 2nd video, will do so tonight. I did not know and I lack knowledge of the Civil War compared to the other wars. This is in part due to being in California. I did just add this museum-park video of yours to my bucket list for probably next year when I fly out to Nashville to visit family in Knoxville. Many, many thank yous for the introduction to the Battle of Franklin and excellent video and subject matter!
You won't regret it. I've got a third video from Franklin that I think is really going to blow people's minds. It's quite the place.
@@TheHistoryUnderground I am looking forward to it, thank you!