Lewisburg in Marshall County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Polk's Law Office
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020
1. Polk's Law Office Marker
In a building which stood here, James Knox Polk had an office for the practice of law between the time of his relinquishment of the Governorship of Tennessee in 1841 and his election to the Presidency of the United States in 1844.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3G 23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 35° 26.937′ N, 86° 47.284′ W. Marker is in Lewisburg, Tennessee, in Marshall County. It is at the intersection of West Commerce Street (Business U.S. 431) and South 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Commerce Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewisburg TN 37091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in the Highland Rim. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marshall County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Lewisburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Shield / Desert Storm Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Nance McCord (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall County Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War in Marshall County (about 300 feet away); Abner Houston (about 400 feet away); Dixie Theater (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewisburg.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020
2. Polk's Law Office Marker
Photographed by George Peter Alexander Healy
3. James Knox Polk
This circa 1845 portrait was given by Sarah Childress Polk, the President's widow, to the Tennessee Historical Society. It now resides in the Tennessee State Museum. (Courtesy Tennessee Portrait Project)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,171 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
