Shelbyville in Bedford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3G 37.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1953.
Location. 35° 29.327′ N, 86° 26.95′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Tennessee, in Bedford County. Marker is on Jessup Place, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 Evans St, Shelbyville TN 37160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prentice Cooper (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Eakin-Smith Home (approx. half a mile away); The Coble House (approx. half a mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); Church of the Redeemer (approx. 0.6 miles away); Austin C. Shofner (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tribute to Revolutionary War Veterans of Bedford County, Tennessee (approx. ¾ mile away); Tribute to World War I Veterans of Bedford County, Tennessee (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A marker for Strolling Jim, the first World's Champion Tennessee Walking Horse.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,199 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 26, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 22, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 26, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.