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Strolling Jim

3874 Blackman Boulevard West, Wartrace, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 31' 38.1", -86° 20' 2.999976"
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Strolling Jim, the first World's Champion Tennessee Walking Horse, is buried in a pasture directly behind the Walking Horse Hotel. Foaled in 1936, this former work horse was ridden to the championship by Floyd Carothers at the first Walking Horse Celebration at Shelbyville in 1939. Jim died in 1957 in the pasture where he spent his last years.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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