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President James K Polk State Historic Site

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12031 Lancaster Hwy

Pineville, NC 28134

+1 (704) 889-7145

http://www.jameskpolk.net

This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American 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 features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.

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4.016 reviews

Tyler K.

10/17/2020

The James K. Polk Historic Site is a neat little historical attraction approximately thirty minutes outside of Charlotte. It is the location of Polk's North Carolina childhood home. There is a...

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Jared N.

10/28/2024

Being from the west coast, I don't get to see many historic places. So I look forward to my annual visit to the Chartlotte area where I can go a bit further back into US history. On my latest...

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Abby F.

4/17/2025

This is a small site but you can tell that the people who work or volunteer there really care about their job! They are informative and there is a brief film that you can watch inside. After...

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Bailey N.

8/30/2021

So, going in the door, you should know I'm a huge presidential history nerd. My plan is to visit the birthplaces and burial places of every president. Some may think that's lame, but shame on...

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Steven L.

5/20/2018

I enjoyed my experience visiting this historical site of one of our past Presidents. This the birth site of President James K Polk. He was the President of the US from 1845 to 1849. Anyway, I...

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