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Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk Historical Markers

 
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By Mark Hilton, December 28, 2014
The "Loveliest Village" Marker
1 Alabama, Lee County, Auburn — Auburn 1865~Present / The "Loveliest Village"
On East Magnolia Avenue, 0.1 miles east of North College Street (Alabama Route 15), on the right when traveling west.
2 Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Seminole Wars / Mexican War
On Monroe Street Northwest at Washington Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Street Northwest.
3 Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — 5 — Dancy-Polk House (circa 1829) — “A Hard Nut To Crack” — The Battle For Decatur —
On Church Street Northwest at Railroad Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Church Street Northwest.
4 Arizona, Pinal County, Kearny — Kearny, Arizona — Named in Honor of Stephen Watts Kearny — Brevet Major General U.S. Army —
On Alden Road north of Upton Road, on the right when traveling east.
5 California, San Bernardino County, Barstow — General Steven Watts Kearny — 1794-1848
On East Main Street (Business Interstate 15), on the right when traveling east.
6 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Columbia Heights — James Buchanan — Diplomat, Statesman, and Fifteenth President of the United States — Meridian Hill Park, National Historic Landmark —
Near 16th Street Northwest north of W Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
7 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — The Rodgers House
Near Madison Place Northwest south of H Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
8 Florida, Polk County, Bartow — F-549 — Old Polk County Courthouse
On East Davidson Street east of North Broadway Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
9 Florida, Putnam County, Palatka — F-828 — Bronson-Mulholland House
On Madison Street west of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
10 Georgia, Forsyth County, Cumming — 058-3 — Colonel William Cumming
On Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Georgia Route 9) south of Main Street (Georgia Route 20), on the right when traveling south.
11 Georgia, Harris County, Ellerslie — 072-5 — The Wire Road — »—→
On Warm Springs Road (Alternate U.S. 27) at Talbotton Road (Georgia Route 315), on the right when traveling north on Warm Springs Road.
12 Georgia, Polk County, Cedartown — 115-1A — Polk County
On Prior Street, 0 miles west of South Main Street (Georgia Route 1), on the right when traveling west.
13 Georgia, Spalding County, Griffin — 126-15 — The Fannin Avengers
On Zebulon Road (U.S. 19) at Fair Road, on the right when traveling south on Zebulon Road.
14 Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Gonzales — The Mexican-American War — The Louisiana Connection
Near South Irma Boulevard, 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
15 Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Gonzales — The Mexican-American War — 1846-1848
Near South Irma Boulevard, 0.3 miles north of East Worthey Street, on the right when traveling north.
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16 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Casselman River Bridge State Park — Bicentennial 1813-2013
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles National Road (Route Alt-40).
17 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Casselman River Bridge State Park — Bicentennial 1813-2013
On National Pike (Route Alt-40) 0.3 miles east of Patton Lane, on the left when traveling east.
18 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West — Garrett County, Maryland
On Casselman Road, 0.2 miles west of National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west.
19 Maryland, Washington County, Hagerstown — Hagerstown & The National Road
On West Washington Street (Maryland Route 144) just west of West Side Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
20 Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield — Union House / Chandler Hotel / Edisonia Theater — Stop 5 • Springfield Experience Walk —
On Main Street at Crossett Lane, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
21 Minnesota, Polk County, Climax — Polk County
On Highway 7 at Highway 220, on the left when traveling east on Highway 7.
22 Missouri, New Madrid County, New Madrid — Fort Bankhead
On Main Street at Levee Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
23 New York, New York County, Manhattan, Battery Park — The Lives of Castle Clinton: — Defense, Entertainment, Immigration, Education — [Castle Clinton National Monument] —
Near State Street, on the left when traveling north.
24 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Thomas Polk Park
On South Tryon Street at West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
25 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — Cotton on the Polk Farm — President James K. Polk State Historic Site
On James K. Polk Road (County Road 3640) 0.1 miles west of Lancaster Highway, on the left when traveling east.
26 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — L-78 — James K. Polk — 1795-1849
On Lancaster Highway at James K Polk Road (County Highway 3640), on the right when traveling north on Lancaster Highway.
27 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — James Knox Polk Birthplace
On James K. Polk Road (County Road 3640) 0.1 miles east of Lancaster Highway, on the left when traveling east.
28 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — Mecklenburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution — President James K. Polk State Historic Site
On James K. Polk Road (County Road 3640) 0.1 miles east of Lancaster Highway, on the left when traveling east.
29 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — Polk Family Cemetery — President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Near James K. Polk Road (County Highway 3640) 0.1 miles east of Lancaster Highway.
30 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — President James K. Polk S.H.S. — Little Sugar Creek Greenway
On James K. Polk Road (County Highway 3640).
31 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — The Polk Farm — President James K. Polk State Historic Site
On James K. Polk Road (County Road 3640) 0.1 miles east of Lancaster Highway, on the left when traveling east.
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32 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — The President James K. Polk State Historic Site
On James K. Polk Road (County Road 3640) 0.2 miles east of Lancaster Highway, on the left when traveling east.
33 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Pineville — Tobacco in the Piedmont — President James K. Polk State Historic Site
On James K. Polk Road (County Road 3640) 0.1 miles east of Lancaster Highway, on the left when traveling east.
34 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Riverfront — Masonic Hall — 1841-42; 1907
On Market Street just west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
35 North Carolina, Wake County, Raleigh, Downtown — Presidents North Carolina Gave The Nation
Near North Wilmington Street near New Bern Avenue.
36 Ohio, Auglaize County, New Knoxville — 7-6 — New Knoxville: The Ladbergen Kinship
On North Main Street at East Bremen Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
37 Ohio, Lucas County, Sylvania — Stone Academy
Near Main Street.
38 Oregon, Clackamas County, Oregon City — Joseph L. Meek — Born 1810 - Died 1875
On McLoughlin Boulevard (Pacific Highway) (State Highway 99) at 6th Street on McLoughlin Boulevard (Pacific Highway).
39 Oregon, Washington County, Hillsboro — Joseph L. Meek
On NorthWest Victory Lane near NorthWest School Road, on the right when traveling north.
40 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Cove Gap, Peters Township — President James Buchanan
On Stoney Batter Road, on the left when traveling north.
41 Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Mercersburg — James Buchanan — 15th President of the United States 1857 - 1861
On S. Main Street near Seminary Street, on the right when traveling south.
42 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Torresdale — Glen Foerd on the Delaware — City of Philadelphia, Neighborhood of Torresdale — The King's Highway Foundation —
Near Milnor Street at Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
43 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — 3A 78, 95 — Downtown Presbyterian Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
On 5th Ave N at Church St, on the right when traveling north on 5th Ave N.
44 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — The 11th President James K. Polk — James K. Polk and Deaderick Street
On Deaderick Street, on the right when traveling west.
45 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — James K. Polk
On 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south.
46 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — James K. Polk death
On 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south.
47 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — James K. Polk, elected President and territorial gains during the Mexican War
On 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling south.
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48 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Tomb of James Knox Polk — James Knox Polk, — President of the U.S. Born Nov. 2, 1795, Died June 15, 1849. —
Near Charlotte Avenue.
49 Tennessee, Giles County, Pulaski — 3F 44 — Governor John C. Brown House
On West Madison Street west of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
50 Tennessee, Grainger County, Bean Station — Bean Station
Near U.S. 25E, on the right when traveling south.
51 Tennessee, Greene County, Greeneville — 1C 76 — Dickson - Williams Mansion
On West Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
52 Tennessee, Hardeman County, Bolivar — 4C 27 — Polk Cemetery
On Matilda Street just west of South Union Street, on the left when traveling west.
53 Tennessee, Haywood County, Dancyville — James K. Polk / James C. Jones
On Tennessee Route 76 at Dancyville Methodist Church Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 76.
54 Tennessee, Marshall County, Lewisburg — 3G 23 — Polk's Law Office
On West Commerce Street (Business U.S. 431) at South 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Commerce Street.
55 Tennessee, Maury County, Columbia — James K. Polk House — For the Union
On South High Street at West 7th Street (Business U.S. 412), on the right when traveling south on South High Street.
56 Tennessee, Maury County, Columbia — 3D 39 — James Knox Polk
On West 7th Street (State Highway 99) near South High Street.
57 Tennessee, Maury County, Columbia — Jane Knox Polk Chapter — Daughters of the American Revolution — Columbia, Tennessee —
Near West 4th Street at North Main Street.
58 Tennessee, Maury County, Columbia — 3D 21 — Polk's Boyhood Home
On Nashville Highway just north of Imperial Drive.
59 Tennessee, Maury County, Columbia — Site of the First Law Office of James Knox Polk
On West 7th Street at North Garden Street, on the right when traveling west on West 7th Street.
60 Tennessee, Maury County, Columbia — The Polk Family
Near West 4th Street at North Main Street.
61 Tennessee, Putnam County, Buffalo Valley — Site of Roulston Stand
On Nashville Highway (U.S. 70N) 0.4 miles east of Buffalo Valley Road (State Highway 96), on the right when traveling east.
62 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Murfreesboro — 3A-166 — Geographic Center of Tennessee
On Greenland Drive at Lascassas Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Greenland Drive.
63 Tennessee, Rutherford County, Murfreesboro — 3A 134 — Old Bradley Academy
On South Academy Street just north of East Castle Street, on the right when traveling north.
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64 Tennessee, Sullivan County, Blountville — 1A 33 — Old Deery Inn
On Bristol Highway (State Road 126) west of Anderson Road, on the right when traveling west.
65 Tennessee, Sullivan County, Kingsport — Netherland Inn / King's Boat Yard
On Netherland Inn Road just east of Lilac Street, on the right when traveling west.
66 Tennessee, Sumner County, Cottontown — 3B 37 — Tyree Springs
On Ben Albert Road at Tyree Springs Road (Tennessee Route 258), on the right when traveling south on Ben Albert Road.
67 Tennessee, Sumner County, Gallatin — 3B 35 — Trousdale Place
On West Main Street (Tennessee Route 25) at South Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
68 Tennessee, Washington County, Jonesborough — 1A 90 — Chester Inn
On Main Street.
69 Tennessee, White County, Sparta — 2D 35 — The Rock House
Near Country Club Road (Old County Route 2200) at Bockman Way (U.S. 70), on the left when traveling south.
70 Texas, Coleman County, Santa Anna — 4573 — Santa Anna, C.S.A.
Near Wallis Avenue (U.S. 84) west of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
71 Texas, Polk County, Livingston — 16074 — Polk County
On West Mill Street west of North Washington Avenue (Business U.S. 59), on the right when traveling east.
72 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Thomas L. Kane
Near East Capitol Boulevard north of East 300 North, on the left when traveling north.
73 Virginia, Alexandria, Old Town — 3 — Retrocession — City of Alexandria, Est. 1749 — Alexandria Heritage Trail —
On North Union Street at Queen Street, on the right when traveling north on North Union Street.
74 Virginia, Arlington County, Arlington, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — The Hunter Family — Abingdon Plantation
75 West Virginia, Ohio County, Elm Grove — “Monument Place”
On Wheeling and Elm Grove Boulevard (West Virginia Route 88) at National Road (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west on Wheeling and Elm Grove Boulevard.
76 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — Hazelwood — Hazelwood was the home... — Fox River Trail —
Near South Monroe Avenue (State Highway 57) 0.1 miles north of Emilie Street, on the left when traveling north.
77 Wisconsin, Brown County, Green Bay — 156 — Hazelwood
Near South Monroe Avenue (State Highway 57) 0.1 miles north of Emilie Street, on the left when traveling north.
 
 
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