James K. Polk - 3A 26 - Nashville, Tennessee
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BruceS
N 36° 09.797 W 086° 46.991
16S E 519500 N 4002080
Historic marker for the former location of home of former President Polk in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WMGHKA
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2013
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Text of marker:
The house which stood about 100 feet west was built in 1815 by Felix Grundy. James K. Polk bought it while President in 1847. He came home to it on expiration of his term of office and died here, June 15, 1849. His widow occupied it until her death in 1891. It was later owned by Jacob McGavock Dickinson, Secretary of War, 1908-1912 and a descendant of Grundy.
Marker Name: Jame K. Polk
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 3A 26
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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