Harlinsdale Farm - Franklin, TN - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

From the City of Franklin Parks Website:

"Harlinsdale Farm has been called the most significant historic farm associated with the modern Tennessee Walking Horse industry. In 1933, W.W. Harlin established the farm on the northern outskirts of great renown in the fledging Tennessee Walking Horse Industry. As famous as the farm itself is its prize stallion Midnight Sun. This famous horse became the first repeat World Grand Champion. The success of Midnight Sun in the ring and as a sire has never been matched by any other Tennessee Walking Horse. Even today, most champion Walking Horses trace their lineage to Midnight Sun.

From the 1940’s until the present day, the farm has served mainly as a breeding operation, run by the Harlin Family. In 2004, the Harlin Family expressed interest in selling the 200 acre farm to the City of Franklin, understanding that the property would be developed as a passive park while maintaining and protecting the Walking Horse history. The City of Franklin readily agreed and began an extensive public planning process to design the master plan that would reflect the history of the farm, while including the wants and needs of the public."

The Farm was listed on the National Register on 3 May, 2006.

Access to the farm is from US 31 just north of Franklin. The entrance is marked by a large sign. Posted coordinates take you to this access point.

In addition to the farm, there is a large dog park,
a well-maintained walking track, and restroom facilities.

Street address: 239 Franklin Rd (US 31) Franklin, TN USA 37064 County / Borough / Parish: Williamson Year listed: 2006 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Farm raised Champion Tennessee Walking Horses Periods of significance: 1930-2007 Historic function: Horse Breeding/Agricultural Farm Current function: Regional Park Privately owned?: no Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2015 To: 12/31/2015 Hours of operation: From: 7:00 AM To: 9:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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