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
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 • Immigration • 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. It can be reached from West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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 . . . Horace Luro. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, unknown
2. Horatio A. Luro
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022
3. Horatio A. Luro Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on May 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
