Lotz House
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4.7 (1,176)A master carpenter's home caught in the Battle of Franklin, pairing intricate woodwork with preserved wartime scars.
Description
Built in 1858 by German immigrant Johann Lotz, the home sat directly in the path of the 1864 Civil War clash, forcing the family to shelter in the basement while combat unfolded around them. Today, the house operates as a museum explored through guided tours, balancing Lotz’s own crafted woodwork and period antiques alongside visible structural battle damage kept intact in the walls.