What is a horse hitching post?

A horse hitching post is a post to which a horse can be tied to prevent it from leaving. Hitching posts are still used today, but they once were commonplace in towns and other gathering spots when people primarily used horses for transportation. Find a collection of vintage and modern hitching posts on 1stDibs.

Fist Hitching Post

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19th Century Cast Iron Clinched Fist Hitching Post

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century cast iron clinched fist hitching post Antique hitching post of a fist mounted on a

Antique Late 19th Century American Garden Ornaments

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Clinched Fist Hitching Post

H 38.5 in W 7 in D 4 in

Hand Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

the southern United States based on a 19th century railroad hitching post

20th Century American Table Lamps

Hand Table Lamp

H 37.5 in W 17 in D 13 in

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What is a horse hitching post?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A horse hitching post is a post to which a horse can be tied to prevent it from leaving. Hitching posts are still used today, but they once were commonplace in towns and other gathering spots when people primarily used horses for transportation. Find a collection of vintage and modern hitching posts on 1stDibs.