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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Carnton Plantation

A few weeks ago my mom visited Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN.  She visited there because we had both read the book Widow of the South by Robert Hicks.  The setting for the book is Carnton Plantation.  If you have not read the book it is a wonderful read.  My book club read it 5 years ago and it was voted the best book we read that year.  Here are a few of the pictures my mom took that I wanted to share with all of you.


This is a picture of the back of the house.  This house served as a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864.

The following pictures are of the Confederate Cemetery on the grounds.







Sadly they would not let pictures be taken inside the house at Carnton Plantation, but I am sure the inside of the house would make us all swoon.

If you are looking for a great read, look no more.  This is a fabulous book and the story will touch your heart.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog today.  Hope all of you have a great weekend.

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6 comments:

  1. Highpoint CircleAugust 13, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I've been to that house and it is hauntingly beautiful, but you can feel the events that happened so long ago, especially when you see the blood stains that are still in the wood floors. The book is a wonderful read, I agree.

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  2. Ironstone and PineAugust 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hi there.....just found your blog while snooping around blogland....LOVE LOVE LOVE!! New follower now, you and I share the same tastes of white/nuetrals, so looking forward to keeping up with your lovely pictures and posts. Have already pinned one of your lace pictures (swoon), and also enjoyed the pictures of displays in your home (like the buttons in the jar..) hope you will sometime come by for a visit, I will have to look into this book, sounds like something i would enjoy. best to you, devon :)

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  3. Town and Country GalsAugust 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    The plantation is beautiful, I have been there a couple of times. Just found your blog thru Alison at Polo House. I've really enjoyed scrolling thru. I'm your newest follower and have put you under my favorites. Would love for you visit me!
    Rebecca

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  4. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Lovely little tour, thanks for sharing!

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  5. Rose CantieroAugust 18, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I'll see if this book is in Portuguese. Not much English domino.
    I loved your blog.
    Bj
    Rose

    http://amigasqueengordam.blogspot.com/

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  6. Susan McClaskeyAugust 18, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I'm visiting via Cozy Little House. I'm adding your book recommendation to my list. Come visit sometime.
    Best,
    Susan

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