Tryon, North Carolina: Morris the Wooden Toy Horse
A large wooden toy horse honors Tryon, where the wooden-horse-on-wheels toy was first made in 1916. Various versions of the big horse have stood in town since 1928 -- the latest was unveiled in 2012 -- but they've all been made of wood.
- Address:
- N. Trade St., Tryon, NC
- Directions:
- On I-26 get off at the Columbus, NC exit and head east down hwy 108, Lynn Road, road branches go left and stay on 108 to Tryon. You come to a stoplight, bear to the left and you will be on US Hwy 176 - N. Trade Street, go straight into the small town and you will soon see the horse on the right across from the old movie theater.
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Tryon is a cute little town to stop in.
[Rose Howe, 10/29/2020]Morris was originally created for the Tryon Riding and Hunt Club for use as a billboard of sorts for club events. He was on wheels and could be hauled through town by a team of horses to stand ring- or track-side at horse shows and the annual steeplechase. The current Morris stays in the center of town and is still occasionally used to promote the steeplechase. He gets a large wreath around his neck for the winter holiday season. A smaller version has been made for use in modern parades.
[Kasey Minnick, 04/25/2019]
Even more interesting than the Tryon Horse is the statue of jazz performer Nina Simone, which is down the street from the horse. It takes effort to get to Tryon.
[Chris Pearson, 04/08/2012]
Symbol of the town. A larger first version was built in 1928 for a parade at the Tryon Riding and Hunt Club show. Was built by two boys employed at Tryon Toy Makers. This latest version is scaled-down but is still quite large.
Is a representation of the famous miniature horse-on-wheels first made in 1916 and designed by Toy Makers founder Eleanor Vance. This is a wonderful area and a great town to visit.
[Bill Carter, 03/28/2010]Nearby Offbeat Places
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Judging from the ad banner on it, the symbol of the town doesn't get much respect...