Cartersville in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Horatio A. Luro

1901-1991

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

1. Horatio A. Luro Marker

Inscription. Thoroughbred Horse Racing Hall of Fame Trainer. Two Kentucky Derby Winners. Born February 27, 1901, Argentina, died December 16, 1991, buried Oak Hill Cemetery. Inducted into Hall of Fame, November 9, 1980, by Thoroughbred Club of America at Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky. Came to America in 1937. Known for his suave, grace and flamboyant style, Horatio charmed and swept the elite horse racing circuits internationally and was known as "The Grand Senor". In 1962, he sent out "Decidedly” to a record-breaking Kentucky Derby victory. In 1964 that record was broken by his best-known horse "Northern Dancer", which went on to win the Preakness and come within six lengths of sweeping the Triple Crown. Training locally was done at Old Mill Farm at Cartersville, Georgia.

Erected by Etowah Valley Historical Society • Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1901.

Location. 34° 9.932′ N, 84° 47.742′ W. Marker is in Cartersville, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west

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. Marker is on fence along railroad tracks south of the old depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Friendship Plaza, Cartersville GA 30120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sam P. Jones (here, next to this marker); Governor Joe Frank Harris (here, next to this marker); Lottie Moon (here, next to this marker); Charles H. Smith - "Bill Arp" (here, next to this marker); Corra Harris (here, next to this marker); William H. Stiles (here, next to this marker); General William T. Wofford, CSA (here, next to this marker); William H. Felton (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartersville.

Regarding Horatio A. Luro. He and his wife, the former Francis Weinman Latimer of Cartersville, resided at Old Mill Farm. It is still in use as a thoroughbred facility, operated by her grandson.

Also see . . . The Continental Touch of Senor Horatio Luro. Article by Alfred Wright in the May 4, 1964 issue of Sports Illustrated. (Submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

2. Horatio A. Luro Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.