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Shipbird1969
Historical Park, memorial to Confederate generals, incredible view. Bring binoculars to see Franklin landmarks.
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sam6272014
The Winstead Hill Park is a very neat place. They have many confederate state graves there to look at and it is very interesting. I would recommend you go.
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902bobd
I was unable to locate this site. Additional signage may be needed. We drove over one mile from Carter House, but we're disappointed that we couldn't find it.
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ChefKaren7
A wonderful short stop to learn about the Battle of Franklin. It takes you up to the top of the hill where the generals could see out to Franklin and plan their attack.Unfortunately it didn't work out the way they planned and it was a sad massacre for the South.Also go see the Carter House, the Lotz House, and the Carnton Plantation for guided tours that really give you the whole story of the Battle of Franklin.
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Clydedane
This is a very interesting place because it was where the commander of the Army of Tennessee, Lt. General John Bell Hood, oversaw the Battle of Franklin. His command center is just about a half mile south; an old plantation not open to visitors. There is an excellent terrain map at the top of the hill that shows all the relevant features of the open land for 2 miles to the town of Franklin in 1864. You can stand where Hood stood and survey the battlefield before you (although vegetation has grown up in the ensuing years). There are also monuments commemorating the lives and careers for 5 of the 7 generals who were killed in the battle. Recommend going here first before you begin any of the other Civil War sites. It is south of Franklin about 2 miles on the Columbia Pike, which is the main North-South road coming out of downtown.
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RonsKay
Winstead Hill Park was the promontory which Gen. Bell used as a vantage point during the Civil War Battle of Franklin. Steps take you up to this site and along the way there are various informational plaques to read. Once down from this walk, you can enjoy a picnic, fly a kite, toss a frisbee, football, or baseball in a large grassy open area. There is a peaceful walking, jogging trail through the woods and fields.
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brendaw259
it was ok but it is not a walk trail you see a lot trees and people runs not walk it a good place get out rest and walk around little bit I would be back at this park
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PattyL286
So much history evolves around this beautiful place. Having lived in Tennessee for most of my life, I was not aware of this park. It is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with family. It is not only educational and historic, the lookout from the top of the hill is so beautiful. Trees, hills, nature interspersed with modern town sites in the distance abound. Very peaceful!
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mkkuntz
Urban sprawl makes it almost impossible to visualize the Battle of Franklin. Go up Winstead Hill before you do anything else--the markers and information, along with the view, help you understand the troop movements and see very easily how the battle started. A great reference point and the markers there are both poignant and informative.
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Z7720DFdavidh
Was here a couple of years ago to see places associated with the Battle of Franklin. Found this stop on my self guided auto tour to be very nice. The monuments, maps, and just over all view was interesting. It would have been much better if the trees shutting off the view of "The Carter House" had been removed but such is progress. Many areas need to be cleared out and fences put up so you can better understand the battle but with modern times and properties owned by certain people make it difficult to do the battle up properly. As a member of save the battlefield I hope in some small way things continue to be bought up and re-preserved for future visitors.