President James K. Polk

U.S. President – Mexican American War

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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What's New

Upcoming

  • Feb 18: Historic Floor Cloth Workshop
    Saturday 10am - 2pm.
    Join volunteer Erica Blake as she leads this fascinating hands-on workshop on period floor cloths. Visitors will apply traditional floor cloth techniques to create their own bookmarks and mouse pads. Pre-registration is required. Please register by February 8, 2012. The workshop is limited to 10 participants. Fee: $10.00. Light refreshments will be provided. Please feel free to bring a lunch. To register for this program, please see a staff member, phone the site or drop us an e-mail at polk@ncdcr.gov.

Polk Memorial Information

Contact Us

President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Box 475
Pineville, NC 28134
[12031 Lancaster Hwy.]
Phone: (704) 889-7145
Email: polk@ncdcr.gov
GPS: 35.07800069980, -80.88263317450

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major state holidays.

Admission

No fee. Donations are accepted.

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