List of memorials to James K. Polk explained
This is a list of places named for James K. Polk, the 11th president of the United States from 1845 to 1849.
Buildings
- President James K. Polk Home & Museum, Polk's young adult home in Columbia, Tennessee
- Polk Place, Polk's now-demolished home in Nashville, Tennessee
- President James K. Polk Historic Site, historic reconstruction of the cabin Polk was born in.
Ships
Counties
- Polk County, Arkansas
- Polk County, Florida
- Polk County, Georgia
- Polk County, Iowa
- Polk County, Minnesota
- Polk County, Nebraska
- Polk County, Oregon
- Polk County, Tennessee
- Polk County, Texas
- Polk County, Wisconsin
Note
Polk County, Missouri, was named after Ezekiel Polk, President Polk's grandfather. Polk County, North Carolina, was named after Col. William Polk, President Polk's first cousin, once removed, who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Cities
Boroughs
Townships
University locations
See also
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