The President James K. Polk State Historic Site is home to the birthplace of the 11th President and the only Chief-of-State born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Located just a few minutes outside of Charlotte at the end of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, the site sits on 21 of the original 150 acres owned by President Polk’s father, Samuel.
Site Features:
- Museum with exhibits on life in this area during Polk's childhood, Polk's rise to fame through politics, the Mexican-American War, and temporary exhibits on a range of topics.
- An engaging short film shown at the top of each hour that expands on Polk's life and his time in office.
- Guided tours of the historic cabins on the grounds. See Visit page for details.
- A nature trail (temporarily closed for construction), a historically-inspired kitchen garden, and a picnic area.
- A relocated cemetery where Polk's grandmother is buried along with other family members who lived and died nearby in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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