James Knox Polk was our 11th President. He was born here in Pineville NC in 1795. The house no longer stands, but there are some reconstructed buildings onsiite that are typical of that time period.There is a small museum dedicated to President Polk on the state park grounds.President Polk, was a “dark horse”, an upset winner for the 1844 Democrat Party nomination, and then for the presidency.President Polk served one term, 1845-1849, and died shortly after leaving office in 1849 at age 53.The Mexican War was fought during President Polk’s term. This is the actual dress hat worn by Mexican General Santa Ana.
