The Tryon Horse
N 35° 12.511 W 082° 14.293
17S E 387295 N 3896869
This historic marker is located next to the replica of the Tryon Horse. The marker and horse is located at the intersection of Trade and Oak Streets.
Waymark Code: WM9CD8
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2010
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Symbol of town. Larger first version with tree-trunk legs was built 1928 for parade at Tryon Riding & Hunt Club show by two boys employed at Tryon Toy Makers. This scaled-down replica is latest version. Represents nationally-famous handcrafted miniature horse-on-wheels first made in 1916 and designed by Toy Makers founder Eleanor Vance (1869-1954).
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