The James K. Polk State Historic Site, off of Lancaster Highway near Pineville, is now shining a light on these and others from the Polk family’s history whose stories often go untold.

“From sea to shining sea” may very well have served as the professional motto of James K ... Pineville. Located within the municipal limits are the 21 acres that comprise the President James F ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Now to “Young Hickory” - James K. Polk. Prior to becoming the 11th president - Polk began his career in politics in the Tennessee legislature. In 1825 ...

James K. Polk’s final night as president of the United States was an all-nighter. "The 11th President had spent the previous evening with Congress trying to pass some final appropriation bills ...

Despite serving as speaker of the House of Representatives and governor of Tennessee, James Polk was considered a “dark horse” candidate when he won the election of 1844. When the new ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard celebrated the life of former President James K. Polk in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tennessee State Capitol Nov. 2 in honor of Polk’s 227th ...