Col. Benjamin Cleveland

Historical marker location:

Cleveland, Tennessee

( Marker is on 1st Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2013

1738-1806.

The famous Battle of Franklin during the Civil War was one of the deadliest battles of the conflict. It took place on November 30, 1864, and resulted in over 8,000 casualties, including over 2,000 deaths.