Sassafras Mill

Historical marker location:

7115 Hwy 18 S, Hickory Valley, Tennessee

( Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 18 and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on State Route 18.)

1920 - 1974.

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.