Wall Spring
- Also Known As: Elliott,Colonel George,House also Elliott Springs
- Address: 931 Red River Rd
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1812/00/00 | George Elliott pays the exorbitant sum of $1,500 for Top Gallant, a black-legged bay colt. | |||||
| 1813/00/00 | Elliott stands Top Gallant as stud at Wall Spring. Top Gallant will continue producing until 1817. | |||||
| 1820/00/00 | By 1820, Colonel Elliott establishes a successful breeding operation at Wall Spring. The racecourse has since been lost. | |||||
| 1822/02/27 | Pacolet is advertised in Nashville Whig at stud in Elliott's stable. | |||||
| 1826/02/04 | Napoleon is advertised in Nashville Whig at stud in Elliott's stable. | |||||
| 1827/00/00 | Col George Elliott | Home | Wall Spring, a one and one-half story Federal brick house, is built for George Elliott. A sophisticated arched fan and sidelighted doorway are centered on the east facade laid in Flemish bond while all other elevations were laid in American common bond. | |||
| 1830/01/10 | Andrew Jackson | Horse Aficionado | President Andrew Jackson request Elliott's advice regarding his horse Bolivar. | |||
| 1836/00/00 | Sarah Bladen and Birmingham, both foaled at Wall Spring, are among the most successful race horses in the United States during the years 1836-1839. | |||||
| 1850/00/00 | Wall Spring is remodeled with both Greek Revival and Italianate details. The original Federal dwelling is increased to a full two story height and includes a new one-story porch with Italianate brackets. | |||||
| 1861/01/31 | Col George Elliott | Died | George Elliott dies. Mr Elliott is buried at Gallatin City Cemetery in Gallatin, Tennessee. |
| Particulars for Wall Spring: | |
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| Area of Significance | Agriculture |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Architectural Style | Federal Style |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Criteria | Person |
| Historic Use | Secondary structure |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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