Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Grasslands

— Fairvue Plantation —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2022

1. Grasslands Marker

Inscription. In 1929, a small group of affluent foxhunters and equine enthusiasts purchased six hundred and thirty four acres of land initiating the Southern Grassland Hunt and Racing Foundation in Gallatin, Tennessee. This opened the way for a racecourse patterned after the famous Aintree of England. Grasslands, a private foxhunt park and equestrian center, was the site of the first International Steeplechase held in the United States.

Erected 2014 by Fairvue Plantation Ladies Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 36° 21.29′ N, 86° 30.072′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is at the intersection of Potter Lane and Noah Lane, on the left when traveling north on Potter Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1260 Potter Lane, Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fairvue Plantation (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Asher's Trace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mare Barns (approx. half a mile away); Volunteer State Community College (approx. half a mile away); Ellen Stokes More Wemyss

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Fairvue Mansion (approx. 0.8 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.9 miles away); Isaac Franklin (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.

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Also see . . . History Corner: The Southern Grassland Hunt and Racing Foundation. This private hunting park and equestrian sports center was stunning. Prior to this venture in 1929, no private preserve had ever been laid out in the United States. (Ridley Wills II, The Contributor, March 3, 2021) (Submitted on May 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2022

2. Grasslands Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.