McKeldin Block

Historical marker location:

11 N Jackson St, Athens, Tennessee

( Marker is on North Jackson Street (Business U.S. 11) close to East Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling north.)

11 N. Jackson St.

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.