Carnton
About Carnton
Carnton, at Confederate Cemetery Lane, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 18, 1973. It was among the first 5 of Franklin’s 57 listings. The Register lists it for its landscape design, military and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 26 acres.
What it isHistoric plantation house and museum in Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
Finding Carnton
Confederate Cemetery Lane, Franklin
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Carnton
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Carnton
Is Carnton on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 18, 1973 (Register number 73001857).
Is Carnton a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Franklin Battlefield, 0.5 miles away.
Can you visit Carnton?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.