Telling a Fuller Story
At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the Franklin public square, the USCT statue was unveiled and dedicated, joining the five interpretive markers placed around the square in October 2019. Remarks were given by The Fuller Story participants as well as Mayor Ken Moore, City Administrator, Alderman Dan McLendon, and sculptor Joe F. Howard.
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Front of the statue (facing the square):
FREEDOM
LIBERTY
EQUALITY
Left side of the statue (facing 3rd Ave):
THE UNION FOREVER
Right side of the statue (facing West Main):
UNITED STATES COLORED TROOPS (USCT)
1863 – 1865
If you would like to support the project, and future interpretation regarding the rich African American history in Franklin and Williamson County, please click the link below. All gifts are tax-deductible, should be made to The Battle of Franklin Trust, and earmarked “USCT Statue.”