Belle Meade Plantation
Belle Meade Plantation, Greek Revival plantation in Belle Meade, Tennessee, US.
The mansion features white columns across its front facade, surrounded by 5,400 acres of land that includes historical outbuildings and reconstructed quarters.
John Harding established the estate in 1807 with a log cabin and 250 acres, which grew into a substantial thoroughbred breeding operation by the mid-1800s.
The property presents exhibits detailing the lives of both the Harding-Jackson family and the African American workers who maintained the estate.
Located at 5025 Harding Pike, the site offers guided tours of the mansion, wine tastings at its winery, and educational programs about plantation life.
The plantation produced Iroquois, the first American-bred horse to win the English Derby in 1881, marking its significance in racing history.
Location: Belle Meade
Inception: 1807
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Address: 5025 Harding Pike
GPS coordinates: 36.10556,-86.86500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
Tennessee offers a notable mix of geological formations and historical sites that document different periods of American history. The state extends from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, encompassing extensive cave systems, waterfalls, and forested areas. Underground attractions include The Lost Sea Adventure near Sweetwater, one of the largest underground lakes in America, and Tuckaleechee Caverns near Townsend with its flowstone formations. Ruby Falls in Chattanooga takes visitors 1,100 feet (335 m) below ground to an underground waterfall. The state's natural parks protect waterfalls of varying size and accessibility. Fall Creek Falls near Spencer drops 256 feet (78 m) and ranks among the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls offer hiking trails to cascades, while Ozone Falls is accessible directly from the roadside. Big South Fork National River includes gorges and whitewater sections in the Cumberland Plateau. Historical sites document the Civil War through battlefields like Fort Donelson and Shiloh, and through preserved structures such as the Carter House in Franklin. Belle Meade Plantation near Nashville shows life on a 19th-century horse farm, while Chucalissa Archaeological Museum presents pre-Columbian settlements of the Mississippian culture.
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