Historical Marker

Forge Seat

Historical marker location:
Brentwood, Tennessee
( Marker is at the intersection of Wilson Pike (Tennessee Route 252) and Crocket Road, on the right when traveling north on Wilson Pike.)
Marker installed: 1993

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.