Record #:

10790

Author(s):

Young, Eva M.

Abstract:

The home of the 11th United States President James K. Polk was located in Mecklenburg County. Though home is gone, a brick pyramid remains, honoring the birthplace. North Carolina bought the land and restored the memorial, creating the Polk Memorial Park in 1966.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 22, Apr 1967, p11-12, il

Subject(s):

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849