Pineville in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

President James K. Polk S.H.S.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2022

1. President James K. Polk S.H.S. Marker

Inscription.
Welcome to the birthplace
of America's 11th President, James K. Polk

Welcome to the boyhood homesite of James Knox Polk, the 11th president of the United States. Come inside and experience the multimedia displays to learn how Polk's life led him from rural Mecklenburg County to our nation's capital.

This portrait depicts President Polk during the height of his administration. Explore the site to learn how the backcountry of Mecklenburg County shaped Polk and how Polk helped shape America.

Erected by North Carolina Division of Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk series list.

Location. 35° 4.658′ N, 80° 52.931′ W. Marker is in Pineville, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is on James K. Polk Road (County Highway 3640). Marker is located at the entrance of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville NC 28134, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Polk Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); James Knox Polk Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Mecklenburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotton on the Polk Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Tobacco in the Piedmont (within shouting distance of this marker); The President James K. Polk State Historic Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Polk Family Cemetery (about 300 feet away); James K. Polk (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.

More about this marker.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2022

2. President James K. Polk S.H.S. Marker

The left side of the marker contains a map of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway from Tyvola Rd. to Sharon Rd. W. A photograph inside the visitor center museum and a portrait of Polk as President appear on the marker's right.

The Polk Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2022

3. The Polk Farm

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2022

4. Main House

This is a reproduction of the house where James K. Polk was born.

Display in the Visitor Center Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2022

5. Display in the Visitor Center Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.