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THE ATHENAEUM 

Built circa 1835 for Samuel Polk Walker, nephew of President Polk. The home was acquired by the Reverend Frank Gillette Smith and became a private school for girls.

808 Athenaeum Street, P. 0. Box 942 Columbia, TN 38402   

(931) 381-4822    

www.athenaeumrectory.com

Admission charged. Gift shop and restrooms. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 4 Sunday, 1 to 4; Closed on Monday. Closed January and last week of December.

 

1850's Girls School

Maury County Convention & Visitors Bureau | 8 Public Square, Columbia, TN 38401 | Phone. 888-852-1860