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Local Areas of Interest

Giles County Historical Museum The Giles County Museum and Archives building, which was only a dream when the historical society organized in 1974, became a reali- ty on July 10, 1977. Challenged by Mr. Cully A. Cobb in 1974, with a gift of $1,000, the Society joined the County Bicentennial Committee in a project to construct a building to house county historical artifacts and genealogical records. With permission and a large donation from the Craig Family, who had given Giles County its public library, the new building took the form of an addition to the library. By Bicentennial Day, July 4, 1976, over $65,000 had been raised and ground broken. The building was completed within the next year and dedicated on July 10, 1977. Lynnville Historic District Main Street. The entire city, some 59 buildings, is listed on the National Historic District. An old-fashioned soda shoppe, general store, gift shop, craft, and antique shops enhance the quiet charm of the business district. The Milky Way Farms Museum, contained in a vintage passenger coach of a restored 98-ton, 2-6-2 Prairie type steam locomotive built by Baldwin in 1927. Stop by the restored Lynnville Pharmacy, Soda Pop Junction, built in 1860, and order a soft drink from the circa 1940 soda fountain. Martin Methodist College First called Martin Female College, it was transferred to the Tennessee Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, and in 1938, the charter was changed to admit boys. The gazebo, constructed from Doric columns of the old Tennessee Hall, was dedicated on September 30, 1975. Old Graveyard Memorial Park Dedicated in 1969, this was a pilot project in urban beautification. Cemetery was used from 1817-1883. The renovation project includ- ed the locating and charting of all grave sites, cleaning and mounting gravestones, and landscaping and lighting the grounds. The ceme- tery contains the graves of many of the early settlers.

Milky Way Mansion and Farm Milky Way Farm, built by Mars Candy Company founder Frank C. Mars in 1932, was opened as a Bed and Breakfast in August 1995. The historic mansion features 21 bedrooms and 14 baths and the largest privately owned dining table in the state of Tennessee. Groups may enjoy a tour of the mansion which may include a lus- cious meal served in Old World Style. Prospect Historic District An old Entertainment Museum (1850-2000), a unique silent movie theatre, Grist Mill, antique store, old-time general store and an old-fashioned ice cream and pizza parlor draw the tourists to this unique railroad community. Ask about their special guest who visits the museum. Pulaski Historic Square This small town has a strong preservation program. The entire square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A center

of fine 18th and 19th century architecture, the Tennessee Historical Commission team declared in 1983 that Pulaski’s Square was among the finest court- house squares in Middle Tennessee.

Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square

Visit this unique downtown square and enjoy shopping in the unique gift shops, admiring the architecture of the buildings, and watching the whittlers at work on the courthouse lawn!

Shop in several famous stores featured in Southern Living Magazine.

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