Boler's Inn is a historic building located on Jackson Road in Union, Newton County, Mississippi, United States. It is one of the oldest surviving buildings in east-central Mississippi.
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| Location | Newton County, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 32°34′22″N 89°7′17″W / 32.57278°N 89.12139°W |
| Built | c.1835 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 99000838 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 2, 1999 |
| Designated USMS | December 21, 2000[1] |
History
editBoler's Inn was constructed around 1835 by Wesley Boler, a prominent figure in the area. It served as a stagecoach stop and hotel along the Jackson to Montgomery road.[2] During the American Civil War, it played a significant role, with General William T. Sherman spending a night there during his raid in February 1864.[3][4]
Boler's Inn was designated a Mississippi Landmark on December 21, 2000. It is recognized for its historical and architectural significance.[2]
Architecture
editThe inn is a two-story wood-frame building with Greek Revival influences. Originally featuring a dog-trot open center, it was later enclosed. The front porch boasts chamfered columns, and the interior retains its wood floors, walls, and ceilings.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Mississippi Landmarks". Retrieved 2014-05-26.
- ^ a b "Boler's Inn". Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b United States Department of the Interior (August 2, 1999). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Boler's Inn". National Park Service. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "NCHGS Boler Inn". Newton County Historical and Genealogical Society. Retrieved 2024-08-30.