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Fort Granger

Fort Granger

View the city of Franklin from this historic trail.

Fort Granger is located behind Pinkerton Park; a walking trail leads to an overlook of the south part of the City. Surrounding the perimeter of the site are trenches dug by Civil War Troops. Various locations along the south and southwest hillside provide spectacular views of Franklin.

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