Col George Elliott

• American

• Thoroughbred Horse

The first three decades of the nineteenth century saw Sumner County distinguish itself as the leader of Tennessee's thoroughbred breeding industry (Anderson, p 98). This industry was centered on Station Camp Creek in south central Sumner County. Here, among the notable horse breeders Dr Redmond Dillon Barry, James Cryer, Rev Hubbard Sanders, and Orville Shelby, Col George Elliott distinguished himself as the dean of the institution (Anderson, p 112), earning fame among contemporary racing and breeding enthusiasts who conceded Elliott's position as first among Tennessee breeders and turfmen (Anderson, p 98). Elliott's efforts contributed the blood lines of Top Gallant, Pacolet, Napoleon, and Leviathan to Sumner's foundation stock (Durham, p 86). Each of these horses distinguished themselves both on the race track and in breeding. - NRHP

Lineage

• Father Mr Elliot

• Brother: Charles Elliott