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Polk, James K., House

Polk, James K., House is a historic place in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000728.

Columbia, Maury County, TennesseeListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000728★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Polk, James K., House?

The President James K. Polk Home & Museum is the presidential museum for the 11th president of the United States, James K. Polk (1795–1849), and is located at 301 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. Built in 1816, it is the only surviving private residence of United States President James K. Polk. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As President Polk's primary historic site it is open daily for guided tours.

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Listing details

Name
Polk, James K., House
City
Columbia
County
Maury County
State
Tennessee
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000728
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.61499, -87.03733
When was Polk, James K., House listed on the National Register?

Polk, James K., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Polk, James K., House located?

Polk, James K., House is located in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee at approximately 35.61499, -87.03733. See the map above.

Is Polk, James K., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Polk, James K., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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