Boyd Mill Pike / Franklin-South Harpeth Turnpike

Historical marker location:

1973 New Hwy 96 W, Franklin, Tennessee

( Marker is on Boyd Mill Pike just south of Tennessee Route 96, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2020

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.