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Franklin, Tennessee · Built 1830

Carter House

HauntedOpen to the public

Carter House · Hal Jespersen, Public domain

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

The Carter family sheltered in the cellar during the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864; son Tod Carter was mortally wounded nearby (Battle of Franklin Trust; Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.

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Local ghost lore says Tod Carter and his sister Annie are seen in the house; a ghost-research group reports its own investigation there. Sources: Franklin Is; Ghost Research Society.

Then and now

Two-story brick farmhouse behind a fence
Now: Carter House. Photo: Hal Jespersen, Public domain. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Open to the public The Battle of Franklin Trust publishes daily tour hours for Carter House (Hours & directions). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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