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Address and Phone:
Washington Street and Bill Street
Bolivar, TN 38008

Phone: (731) 659-0017

Admission Rates:
$5 per person, groups (20+) $4 per person.

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Discounts:
Group Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Cash, Personal Check

The Pillars

City: Bolivar, TN
Region: West Tennessee

The Pillars, built circa 1828, is now an Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities property. Sam Houston and President James K. Polk were entertained here by John Houston Bills who bought this impressive home in 1837 and began enlarging and refining the property.

The Pillars served as a hospital twice during the war, alternately providing care for men on both sides of the conflict.

From Jackson: take 18 S. to Bolivar. At intersection of 18 S. and Hwy. 64 turn right onto Hwy. 64. Go 1 block to Washington St. Take L. onto Washington. Go to Washington and Bills Sts. - House (Pillars) at curve.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

North Main Historic District

The Columns

Bolivar Historic District

Deer Creek Golf Club

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

The Bolivar Inn

Rodeway Inn

Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast

Super 8 Motel

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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