Boler's Inn
National Register of Historic Places

Boler's Inn

Union, Newton County, Mississippi
Listed
August 1, 1999
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
99000838

About this property

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

Location

Union, Newton County, Mississippi
32.57281, -89.12140

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Sources

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When was Boler's Inn listed on the National Register?

Boler's Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Boler's Inn?

Boler's Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boler's Inn?

The period of significance for Boler's Inn is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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