Oct 21, 2019 · Preserving Sacred History. As stewards of the legacy of Old Town, we feel a humble sense of duty and purpose to make the converging stories of the ancient Mississippian …
The history at Old Town in Franklin, TN dates back to many different eras, including the Ancient Era, Pre-Civil War Era, and more. Check them out here.
The welcoming 1846 home (The Thomas Brown House) is located at the confluence of Brown’s (originally Dollison) Creek and the Harpeth River. Old Town is situated on the Harpeth branch …
At Old Town in Franklin, TN, you can explore many historical landmarks, Civil War collections, letters, stories, and more. Explore more of Old Town here.
The Civil War touched Old Town with the nearby Battle of Franklin in November 1864. The eldest son of Thomas Brown, the original owner, served in the First Tennessee Regiment and later in …
Located on the Harpeth River branch of the original Natchez Trace, this town (similar in some respects to a modern county seat) commanded a powerful position on that ancient overland …
Old Town is a 43-acre historical and archaeological site in Franklin, Tennessee, that is comprised of three entries on the National Registry of Historic places: the ancient Mississippian Culture …
Oct 20, 2019 · The first is the Isabella McPhail Cliffe Smith (1800-1891) portrait on the facing wall in the entry way. The portrait over the last hundred years passed from Sam and Josephine …
Battle of Franklin, November 30th, 1864 – the Browns at Old Town could hear the booming cannons and the rattle of musketry, while wounded and straggling troops retreated along the …