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President James K. Polk State Historic Site
President James K. Polk State Historic Site Review
A state historic site 10 mi south of Charlotte marks the humble birthplace and childhood home of the 11th U.S. president. Guided tours of the log cabins (replicas of the originals) show what life was like for settlers back in 1795.
- Address: 12031 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville, NC, 28134 | Map It
- Phone: 704/889-7145
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Tues.-Sat. 9-5.
- Website: www.polk.nchistoricsites.org
- Location: Charlotte
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