James K. Polk Memorial

A memorial to the 11th U.S. President

The site is located on the land of the parents of the eleventh president. The memorial commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings - a log house, separate kitchen, and barn - are authentically furnished. The visitor center offers exhibits relating to the life and times of Polk and a 25 minute film on his life and civic contributions.

James K. Polk's Life - The State Library of NC Site

James K Polk - The Whitehouse page.

Inaugural Speech - Ms. Carrie, University of Kansis page.

James K. Polk - The NC Historical Site's page.

James K. Polk Memorial

Hwy. 521, PO Box 475

Pineville, NC 889-7145

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