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Winstead Hill Park

Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-2103
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Ranked #9 of 17 attractions in Franklin
Type: Parks, Historic Sites
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

This park is owned and maintained by the Sons of Confederate Veterans (Sam Davis Camp) and it well kept. Parking is easy and you can get a view from much of Franklin atop the hill. You'll look out over the battlefield just the same as Gen. Hood did just before he blundered the battle for the CSA. Be prepared to... More

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Park Forest, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

The hill looks Northeast over the city. Although hard to picture the 1860's view, it does offer a nice view.

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Franklin, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

My husband and I have been visiting this place for years. Great view of the city. It also has a couple of geocaches. check out geocaching.com to learn more.

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Daleville, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

If you are a true civil war traveler then your visit to Franklin isn't complete without stopping here. There aren't many signs leading you here but if you drive past the Lotz house (coming from Franklin's town circle) go through the red light just past Target and as you start up the hill it will be on the right hand... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

great park have to climb up stairs on a hill to the top but it has a great view. Great place to see the july 4 fireworks from a distance.

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Nashville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

This is a great historical park tha tells many stories about the Battle of Franklin and the Civil War. And it's a great spot to stop and have a picnic lunch. Restrooms make it a total package.

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Kelowna, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

Nice quiet place to get the same view of Franklin as the Confederate Army had over 150 years ago. Well, things have changed but you can imagine....

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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Very nice park to take a stroll or walk your dog. Also an area with Confederate monuments and an overlook related to the Battle of Franklin. Worth stopping by to check out!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Gives the traveler a sense of what General Hood was seeing, prior to his attack on the Union Army at the Battle of Franklin.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Easily accessible just off Columbia Pike about two miles south of downtown Franklin. The view from Winsted Hill sets the stage for all that happened once General Hood told his senior officers that they were to promptly form ranks and storm the Union works to the north. Pause to read the half dozen or so monuments with their moving tributes... More

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