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Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

1110 Evans St., Shelbyville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 29' 19.619988", -86° 26' 56.999976"
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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

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Historical Marker Location Map, Shelbyville, Tennessee Map