Located west of the Chattahoochee River on Hwy. 92, it was built in the late 1830's. As Union Cavalry General McCook moved his column south toward Campbelton, he engaged in a short firefight on the Bullard Plantation. One of the Federal soldiers died and is buried behind the house. General McCook established his headquarters here for the night. McCook, along with his officers, enjoyed a meal prepared by Mrs. Bullard. In the evening, the daughter of Mrs. Bullard, played the family piano to entertain the officers. The officers made multiple request for Yankee Doodle, but she refused to play it and would play Dixie instead. After several rounds of this, the General made a deal that he would sing Dixie while she played as long as she would play Yankee Doodle after.
Clint Brownlee
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