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Unknown Soldier from Franklin | |||
St. Paul's Episcopal Church |
Unknown Soldier Monument at Rest Haven Cemetery |
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Unknown Soldier recovered from Franklin Battlefield To Be Reinterred at Historic Rest Haven Cemetery in Franklin, Honored with Monument |
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A construction project in the area where the calamitous Battle of Franklin was fought on Nov. 30, 1864, has disturbed the resting place of an unknown soldier who was buried in a shallow grave 145 years ago during the tragic last days of the Civil War in Tennessee.
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Schedule
October 8 - 9 (8
AM - 8 PM) - Public visitation as Unknown Soldier lies in state at St.
Paul's Episcopal Church October 10 (10 AM) - Unknown Soldier Funeral at St. Paul's Episcopal Church followed by procession to Rest Haven Cemetery with burial
Click for map of St. Paul's Episcopal Church |
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Contact: Dr. Sam Gant (615) 957-1230 samcgant@yahoo.com
Any re-enactment unit that wishes to participate is encouraged to contact Robert Huff at (615) 500-8211, or via email at rghuff123@aol.com
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