When Hauns Brereton was thinking about what he could do for his Eagle Scout project, he knew he wanted to do something unique that would impact the community for years to come.

His project, a historical trail through the Bartlett Historic District, gives people a chance to take a walk down memory lane while learning about some of the most historically significant sites in the city. The trail highlights 10 sites in and around the historic district beginning with Elva T. Bledsoe Park and ending with the old Bartlett Baptist Church property built in 1861.

The trail is about five miles in length, and Brereton designed an informational brochure and map that guides people through the area. He hopes the trail will enlighten Bartlett residents and serve an activity that groups and organizations can use for exercise and education.

”I noticed all of the historic places in Bartlett, and I realized that I didn't know much about them," Brereton said. ”I thought this would be useful for me, and I thought Bartlett citizens would get a lot out of it too."

Kathy Greene, member of the Bartlett Historical Society, said the society appreciates Brereton's efforts to emphasize the historical significance of Bartlett throughout the community.

”This is a great way to get a taste of Bartlett history, and there is so much more," she said. ”This helps people get interested and learn what we have right here in Bartlett."

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