Belle Meade Plantation

Submitted by admin on August 14, 2008 - 4:33pm

A 5,400 acre plantation world renowned as a thoroughbred horse farm. Began in 1807 as Dunham’s Station log cabin on the Natchez Trace. During the Civil War, Confederate General James R. Chalmers held temporary headquarters here. The site includes the original Dunham Station log cabin, the restored mansion, stables, carriage houses, and several outbuildings. Costumed interpreters provide tours.