Midnight Sun - Harlinsdale Farm- Franklin, TN - Animal Memorials on Waymarking.com

Midnight Sun was bought by Harlinsdale Farms in 1944 for $4,400. He went on to become arguably the greatest Tennessee Walking Horse ever, winning consecutive World Championship honours in 1945 and 1946.

He was retired to stud, and sired over 2000 offspring. All but four of the subsequent World Champions between 1949 and 1999 can trace their lineage back to him.

Affectionately called "Old Pap" by his handler, he died of colic in 1965.

Access is from US 31 north of Franklin, TN. The gravesite is located at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Follow the one-way road to the first parking lot after the old staff houses on your left. Follow the paved path to the north. The gravesites are #3 on the short walking tour.

Marker reads:

MIDNIGHT SUN No. 410751
THE HORSE OF THE CENTURY
1940 - 1965

The Champion Under Saddle
The Champion At A Sire
The Champion Of The Breed

A great biography of Midnight Sun may be found here: (visit link)

Type of Memorial: other Type of Animal: other

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