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Becky Thomas

Maury County, TN Area Guide

Located about an hour south of Nashville, Maury County is rich not just in green spaces and beautiful small towns, but rich in the history of Tennessee as well. Columbia, Culleoka, Hampshire, Santa Fe and Williamsport are just a few of the towns that reflect the easy life style of the south, with picturesque vistas, industry and new commercial endeavors as well. The historic district is in the heart of Columbia, the county’s largest city, and includes a restored courthouse and a bustling, vital town square with shops and restaurants.

Enjoy outdoor recreation from the 242 acre Maury County Park to the Stillhouse Hollow Falls with a gorgeous cascading 75 foot waterfall. Every year, thousands of visitors come to Columbia in April for its famous Mule Day event, four days of celebration, featuring mule and horse shows, arts and crafts, a flea market and food. A wealth of shopping opportunities that range from nationally known stores to small boutiques offering one- o-f –a- kind items that will make even the most discerning shopper smile.

The classic downtown district combines old-world Southern architecture with modern amenities, meshing the past with the present. If you’re looking for a new home, Columbia real estate options include single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots. Come visit Maury County, where we love to have company, and we’ll make you family, no matter where you decide to settle!

History

Maury County was created from Williamson County and Indian lands around 1806, and the first court of Maury County convened in Columbia in 1807, with the first permanent courthouse a two story brick structure built in 1809-1810. A second courthouse was built that lasted until 1904, when the present courthouse was built.

In addition to the county seat of Columbia, some other important towns and communities in Maury County include:

Mt. Pleasant, settled before 1810 by John Hunter; Ashwood, first settled by William Dever in 1807; Culleoka, settled before 1820 and platted in 1857; Campbell's Station, settled 1806-10; Carter's Creek, where an original land grant of 5,000 acres was made to Revolutionary soldier, Gen. Daniel F. Carter; Bigbyville, settled as early as 1804; McCain's, settled in 1809; Glendale, settled by the pioneer Thomas family; Spring Hill, settled by William Bond on Maj. George Doherty's Revolutionary grant, in 1808; Santa Fe (pronounced locally Santa "Fee"), settled 1806-10; Hampshire, settled about 1808; Cross Bridges; Sawdust, settled about 1811; Williamsport, settled before 1814; Water Valley; Neapolis; Kedron; and Lanton.

To learn more about Maury County, visit: http://www.tngenweb.org/maury/history/historyindex.htm

Attractions & Activities

Antebellum Homes Capital
Known as the Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee, Maury County has more antebellum homes than nearly every other county in the United States.
www.antebellum.com

Tennessee Museum of Early Farm Life
The Tennessee Museum of Early Farm Life features more than 500 items on display‚ from early horseshoe nails to tractors‚ carriages and wagons. Many date to the early 1800s.
The barn, behind the historic Rippavilla Plantation, was salvaged for this particular project‚ and it’s made of American chestnut – a wood that is virtually extinct in this part of the United States.
http://www.tnvacation.com/vendors/tennessee_museum_of_early_farm_life/

Southport Saltpeter Cave
The Southport Saltpeter Cave in Culleoka is one of the largest caves in all of Middle Tennessee. During the Civil War‚ it was mined for nitrate – used to make gunpowder – and it also housed Confederate troops in hiding.
http://imagesmaury.com/article/duck-river-southport-saltpeter-cave-outdoor-adventure

Stillhouse Hollow Falls
A 90-acre area located southwest of Columbia and northeast of Summertown, this popular hiking area features natural attractions such as seeps, flat shale-bottom streams and a number of small and large waterfalls. The star attraction is a cascading 75-foot waterfall surrounded by greenery and wildflowers.
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/na/natareas/stillhouse/

Parks & Recreation

Offering almost 500 acres of land and five parks, Maury County strives to offer every resident great recreational opportunities, services and programs to expand community awareness and involvement while having a great time.

For a complete list of parks in Maury County, visit: http://www.maurycounty-tn.gov/parks/mysite/About%20Us.htm

Annual Events

Mule Day
Every April holds one of the most anticipated weeks in Columbia: Mule Day. It is a gathering so festive that it draws over 200,000 visitors throughout the U.S. and abroad
http://www.muleday.com

Southern Fried Festival
Southern Fried Festival Brings Music, Food, Family Fun to Columbia
Whether it's fried Twinkies or Southern-fried music you're craving, you can find it all at Maury County's annual Southern Fried Festival. The event began in 1995, when Columbia’s business community
http://imagesmaury.com/article/southern-fried-festival-brings-music-food-family-fun-columbia

Farmers’ Fresh Market

The Farmers’ Fresh Market is held on the square June – October and entices customers with locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, and hand-crafted wares.
http://www.agriculture.state.tn.us/Marketing.asp?QSTRING=DETAIL&DISPLAY=904

Cruisin' The Square

The Columbia Public Square turns into gearhead heaven every fourth Saturday in June.

The Cruisin’ the Square classic car fest brings about 350-400 classic cars to the square every year for display. The event began in 2002 with about 50 cars and has grown in number ever since. Cars must be at least 25 years old to enter the cruise. The Saturday event also includes food vendors‚ live musical entertainment and a Kids’ Zone play area. http://www.carshowsusa.com/cruise_events/tennessee_cruise_ins.htm

Columbia Ghost Walking Tours

Ready for some ghostly fun? This Halloween event makes about 10 stops in downtown Columbia, with a guide detailing the stories of haunted happenings.
http://www.maurycountylibrary.org/ghost_tours.htm