Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Main Barn

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 16, 2022

1. The Main Barn Marker

Inscription. The main barn was built in the early 1940s and has been the center of Harlinsdale operations ever since.

The barn was the domain of the handlers and trainers of the Walking Horses. Each day every horse would be groomed and then worked and groomed again.

This process ensured steady improvements of the animals to result in the best horses for shows, sales, and breeding.

This walk was created by Girl Scout Sophia Saliby from Troop 2701 for her Gold Award Project.

Caption: Midnight Sun 1940-1965 Harlinsdale Farm Franklin, TN

Erected by Historic Franklin Tennessee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 35° 56.176′ N, 86° 51.91′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from Franklin Road (Business U.S. 31) south of Hooper Lane, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the barn at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 Franklin Rd, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The History of Harlinsdale Farms (within shouting distance of this marker); Retreat from Nashville (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Midnight Sun

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Working Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jasmine Grove / Myles Manor Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Allen Manufacturing Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Truett House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rusty Mechanism (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Also see . . .
1. Harlinsdale Farm. Unlike the traditional placement behind the main house, the barn was prominently placed at the end of the main drive from Franklin Road — making it the farm's centerpiece. (Wikipedia) (Submitted on July 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Harlinsdale Farm (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the farm, which was listed in 2006. (National Archives) (Submitted on July 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 16, 2022

2. The Main Barn Marker

Main Barn at Harlinsdale Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 16, 2022

3. Main Barn at Harlinsdale Farm

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.