Historic Sites
Bolivar
Bolivar has a remarkable collection of architectural and Civil War-era landmarks. The Bills-McNeal Historic District features elegant antebellum homes and the historic courthouse square.
Several sites listed below are on the Walking Tall Trail and the Tennessee Civil War Trails. Printed brochures for these trails are available at the Chamber of Commerce office. Please remember that many of these sites are private residences and should be viewed with courtesy and respect.
– Manor House – 525 N. Main St. (WTT #154)
– Mallory Manor – 505 N. Main St. (WTT #155)
– Presbyterian Manse – 429 N. Main St. (WTT #156)
– Magnolia Manor – 418 Main St. (WTT #157)
– The Luez Theater – 219 N. Main St. (WTT #158)
– Hardeman County Courthouse – 100 N. Main St. (WTT #159)
– Bolivar Farmer’s Market – Washington St. & W. Lafayette (WTT # 162)
– St. James Episcopal Church – 223 W. Lafayette (WWT # 163)
- Ingram Hall, 223 W. Lafayette (WTT #163)
- The Pillars, 322 S. Washington St. (WTT #164)
- McNeal Place, 309 W. Bills St. (WTT #165)
- Polk Cemetery, between S. Union St. & S. Polk St. (WTT #166)
- The Columns, 303 McNeal St. (WTT #167)
- Wright House-Ashley Hall, 301 McNeal St. (WTT # 168)
- First Presbyterian Church, 203 E. Market St. (WTT #169)
- The Little Courthouse Museum, 215 E. Market St. (WTT #170)
- Levi Joy Baker House, 216 E. Market St. (WTT #171)
- United Sons and Daughters of Charity Lodge Hall, 332 E. McNeal St.
- Union Cemetary, McNeal St.
- The Wren’s Nest, 309 W. Bills St.
- The Hudson House, 319 Lafayette St.
- The Old Water Treatment Plant, 500 W. Market St.
- The Fentress-Black House, 525 N. Main Street
- Kahn House, 515 N. Main Street
- Western State Hospital, 11100 Old Highway 64
- Bolivar Civil War Monument 100 N. Main St. (TN CWT)
- The Durrett House, 121 E. Jefferson St.
- The Mathes House, 502 N. Main St.
Grand Junction
Grand Junction is recognized as both the “Bird Dog Capital of the World.” This small West Tennessee community has earned its reputation through a rich sporting heritage, deep historical significance, and decades as a premier destination for bird dog training, field trials, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Ames Plantation – 4725 Buford Ellington Rd. (WTT #38)
Grand Junction Contraband Camp – 150 N. Tippah St. (TN CWT)
Hickory Valley
Rich in history and small-town charm, Hickory Valley preserves its railroad-era roots through historic antebellum buildings, a working cotton gin, and the only operating sassafras mill in the United States.
James Monroe Avent House – 220 Railroad Ave
Pocahontas
Pocahontas has an array of historic sites, largely centered around the American Civil War and well-preserved 19th-century architecture.
Battle of Davis Bridge – Essary Springs Rd. (TN CWT and WTT #49)
Whiteville
Whiteville give you a unique glimpse into African American educational history and the region’s agricultural heritage, highlighted by the Allen-White School, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Allen-White School, Allen Street
Bolivar-Somerville Stage Road – Herron Drive, Stewart Road, extends into Fayette County
Robertson Family Farm – 2715 Newsome Rd.
Driving Tour of Historic Bolivar
Explore the historic sites of Bolivar, Tennessee, by driving to 58 different local sites that span the decades. From the Hardeman County Courthouse to The Columns, an antebellum home, you’ll find stories from the Civil War, turn of the century, and beyond. Visit the Historic Bolivar website to find the tour and an abundance of detailed information about each site and more!
Come see why West Tennessee’s hidden gem continues to leave a lasting impression.
Whether you’re tracing history, exploring the outdoors, or looking for a quiet weekend getaway, Bolivar and Hardeman County invite you to slow down and stay awhile.