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Polk's Boyhood Home

U.S. 31, 2.2 miles north of Rutherford Creek, TN , USA
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The first house here was built by Maj. Samuel Polk, who came here from North Carolina in 1806. In his family was the ten-year-old son, James Knox Polk, who was to become the 11th President of the United States. He spent his boyhood here.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00