John Houston Bills - 4C 28 - Bolivar, TN
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N 35° 15.210 W 088° 59.351
16S E 319033 N 3902969
In front of his historic home
Waymark Code: WMY898
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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County of marker: Hardeman County
Location of marker: Washington St., Bolivar
Marker erected by: Tennessee Historical Commission

Marker Text:

4C   28
JOHN HOUSTON BILLS
 -----1800~1871-------
Born in Iredell County, North Carolina, Bills settled in Bolivar, or Hatchie Town, as it was then called, in 1821. A successful merchant, planter, real estate operator, and politician, he was also an extensive traveler and a diarist. Bills purchased this house, The Pillars, and lived here until his death. He served as chairman of the county court for forty-eight years and as Bolivar's postmaster.

Marker Name: John Houston Bills

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Person

Marker Number: 4C 28

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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