Boler's Inn Explained

Boler's Inn
Nrhp Type:hd
Designated Other1 Name:Mississippi Landmark
Designated Other1 Link:Mississippi Landmark
Designated Other1 Abbr:USMS
Designated Other1 Color:
  1. B3A1D7
Designated Other1 Date:December 21, 2000[1]
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Newton County, Mississippi, U.S.
Coordinates:32.5728°N -89.1214°W
Architecture:Greek Revival
Built:c.1835
Added:August 2, 1999
Refnum:99000838

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.

History

Boler'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]

Boler's Inn was designated a Mississippi Landmark on December 21, 2000. It is recognized for its historical and architectural significance.[2]

Architecture

The 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mississippi Landmarks . 2014-05-26.
  2. Web site: Boler's Inn . Mississippi Department of Archives and History . May 24, 2024.
  3. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Boler's Inn . United States Department of the Interior . August 2, 1999 . National Park Service . May 24, 2024.