general information

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

Phone: 731-659-0017

Quick Information
Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Historic Attractions, Historical Museum

Brochures Available, Bus Parking, Parking Available, Tour Duration: 1 hour

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

Hours Open to the Public
By appointment., Open Year-round

Payment Types Accepted
Cash, Personal Check, Traveler's Checks

Discounts
Group Discount

The Pillars

Bolivar, TN

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. 

Directions: 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.