Shelbyville in Bedford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 26, 2009

1. Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Marker

Inscription. This 90-acre tract is home of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration - "The World's Largest Walking Horse Show". On July 17, 1939, a non-profit association was chartered to conduct a national celebration to honor and exhibit the Tennessee Walking Horse. By its 50th anniversary, the show had grown from its initial 3-night competition and an estimated 8,000 spectators to 10 nights and a paid attendance in excess of 231,000.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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: 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

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Austin C. Shofner (approx. 0.6 miles away); Medal of Honor Recipient Charles C. Davis (approx. 0.7 miles away); James S. Gilliland House (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Henry Brevard Davidson (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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.

Photographed by Duane Marsteller

2. Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Marker

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Gillard, December 26, 2009

3. Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration grounds

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 2,697 times since then and 50 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.