James K. Polk Ancestral Home
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| James K. Polk Ancestral Home | |
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| Location: | Columbia, Tennessee |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1816 |
| Architect: | Samuel Polk |
| Architectural style(s): | Federal |
| Designated as NHL: | July 4, 1961 |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000728 [1] |
| Governing body: | State |
Known as the James K. Polk Ancestral Home, U.S. President James K. Polk's only surviving home other than the White House, is located at 301 West 7th St., Columbia, Tennessee. The home was built by his father, Samuel Polk, in 1816. The Federal style brick home was constructed while James was at the University of North Carolina.
The residence of the 11th U.S. President is open to the public, and displays original items from President Polk's life. It is owned by the State of Tennessee under the auspices of the Tennessee Historical Commission. The site, a designated National Historic Landmark, is operated by the James K. Polk Association.
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- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
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