Season 3, Episode 11-James K Polk’s Tomb

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Season 3, Episode 11: James K Polk’s Tomb

Head to the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol, under a canopy, where James Polk rests, after two previous moves! Learn about James Polk’s tragically short post-Presidency, his death, burial, and more!

Tennessee State Capitol official site.

James Polk’s Tomb from Atlas Obscura.

“Finding a Place for President Polk’s Body to Truly Rest” from NPR.

“The President Who Never Rests in Peace” from the Washington Post.

Be sure to listen to James Polk’s Season 1 “Visiting the Presidents” Episode, “James K Polk and Pineville” for his birthplace!

Also, listen to James Polk’s Season 2 “Visiting the Presidents” Episode, “James K Polk and Columbia” for his home!

From My March 2013 Visit!

James Polk’s Tomb
Close up on the marker
With the Capitol behind

From My June 2014 Visit!

The tomb in summer
With the Capitol behind in warm weather

From My May 2017 Visit!

Well-lit at night
The tomb marker at night

From My August 2022 Visit!

At the James Polk Tomb!
From a distance
Under the canopy
Close-up
Sarah’s information
With the Capitol behind

From My August 2024 Visit!

Death of James Polk lithograph
Site of Polk Place, where James Polk died in 1849.
Polk Place with the James Polk grave on the grounds
Postcard of Polk Place
“The Presidents Call on Mrs Polk at Nashville”
The Polk Tomb shortly before being moved
Postcard of the Polk Tomb on the Statehouse grounds
Postcard of the Polk Tomb on the Statehouse grounds
Marker for James Polk at the Nashville City Cemetery

Statues of James Polk

Statue of the North Carolina Presidents: James Polk with Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson
James Polk in Rapid City
James Polk bust in Tennessee State Capitol

James Polk Tomb: 600 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee.

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Recommend Reading for James Polk

Robert Merry, A Country of Vast Designs: James K Polk, The Mexican War, and the Conquest of the American Continent.
Walter Borneman, Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America.
Eugene McCormac, James K Polk A Political Biography, to The End of a Career

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