“The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities Designates the First Williamson County Marker at the Lotz House”

(Franklin, Tenn.)—September 20, 2010—The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (APTA) announced today they are placing Williamson County’s first APTA historic marker at the Lotz House in Franklin.

In making the announcement, APTA Executive Director Elliott W. McNiel said, “I have personally toured the Lotz House and am impressed with how the 1858 house has been so beautifully preserved. The house and its history provides an amazing story to share with visitors, as the house is located at the epicenter of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin during the Civil War. While this is our first marker for Williamson County, we look forward to marking additional homes in the future.”

The dedication of the marker at the Lotz House will take place on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m.

The Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (APTA) is the oldest statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization in the State of Tennessee and is the fourth oldest in the nation.  The APTA has maintained and preserved more than 20 historic sites since it was founded in 1951.

The APTA mission is to promote and encourage active participation in the preservation of Tennessee’s rich historic, cultural, architectural and archeological heritage through restoration, education, advocacy and statewide cooperation.

More information on the Lotz House:

The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee at “epicenter” of the Battle of Franklin which was a pivotal battle in the Civil War on November 30, 1864.

Guided tours of the Lotz House includes stories of the Lotz family, history on the house which features the battle scars from the battle, and some of the finest antiques of dating from the 1820’s – 1860’s.”

Wendell Garrett, editor at large at The Magazine Antiques said, “This collection of antiques is by far the finest private collection of American Victorian Furniture in the Southeast.”

The Lotz House Foundation is a non profit organization which manages the Lotz House activities. Thompson is also currently a member of the Board of Directors of The Carter House and serves on the Task Force for the Mayor of Franklin, Tennessee.

The Lotz House is open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission charged.

Thomas Cartwright’s Battlefield Tours are held Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations are required and a fee is charged. Guests begin the tour at the Lotz House.

The Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Avenue. The telephone number is 615-790-7190 and the website is www.lotzhouse.com. Tennessee Bank & Trust is a proud Founding Patron of the Lotz House.