Josh D.
7/18/2025
We were in town for an anniversary trip and this was a great experience! The tour guide was very knowledgeable. Polk is one of those presidents you don't hear a lot about. As someone with a...
President James K Polk Home & Museum
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301 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
The only surviving residence of James K. Polk other than the White House. Samuel Polk, a prosperous farmer and surveyor, built the house in 1816 while his oldest son James was attending the University of North Carolina. When the future President graduated in 1818, he returned to Tennessee and stayed here with his parents until his marriage to Sarah Childress in 1824. While living in his family’s Columbia home, James practiced law and began his political career by successfully running for the state legislature. Visitors today get to see original possessions of President and Mrs. Polk including furniture, paintings, clothing, documents and White House china.
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5.035 reviews
Olivia S.
7/14/2024
Visiting this James K Polk site is a must-do if you are a history nerd! There is plenty of free angle parking directly next to the home and a lot across the street. You start your visit at...
Brandi H.
1/26/2025
As a president, Polk's legacy is underwhelming at best. But this museum packs a punch and truly shows a man who had quite a large mark on history, even if quietly so. Pay for the tour. We were...
Randy J.
8/3/2023
This is a nice place to visit to pick up some American/Tennessee history. The staff are nice and knowledgeable about history of President James Polk. The houses have many of his or his wife's...
Steve K.
1/31/2023
Friends and I visited the Polk home and museum mid-week in downtown Columbia. It is an A+ personal/escorted tour. Made extra special by visiting mid-week. Tour guide was Dan, and he began with a...
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