This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. 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 buildingsa log house, separate kitchen, and barnare authentically furnished. The Visitor Center features a film on Polk's life and civic contributions.
Location:
Hwy 521, Pineville North Carolina
Telephone
704-889-7145
Other History nearby:
(Charlotte) Charlotte Museum of History
(Gaffney) Cherokee County Veterans Museum
(Brooks) Dinosaur Provincial Park
(Rock Hill) Historic Brattonsville
(Huntersville) Historic Latta Place
(York) Historical Center of York County
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04/11 Coming to The Pineville area
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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