James Knox Polk Eleventh President
James Polk Grave
|
Name |
Born |
Died |
Age |
Buried At |
Visit Done |
|
James K. Polk |
November 2, 1795 |
June 15, 1849 |
53 |
Tennessee State Capital Nashville, Tn |
June 2002 |
After visiting President Jackson at the Hermitage that morning, in the afternoon I went to the State Capitol where President Polk is buried. The Tennessee State Capitol which sits on a hill, was a very long walk up if you are not use to it. There is a statue of Andrew Jackson on a horse on the Capitol grounds near President Polk's grave. Also I believe that there is a statue of Andrew Johnson. President Polk wanted to be buried on the grounds of his home, but the house was torn down and President and Mrs. Polk were moved to the State Capitol in 1893.
The Graves Of President Polk And Mrs. Polk
Facts About James Knox Polk:
Polk was the only president who was also the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Polk was the first President to have his inauguration reported by telegraph
He spent only 37 days away from his desk during his four years as president
During his term, gaslights were first installed in the White House
Polk was the first president to voluntarily retire after one term
Nickname: Young Hickory
Last Words: love you Sarah. For all eternity, I love you
Cause of Death: Cholera
