Polk Home, Columbia

Name: Polk Home
Address: 301 W 7th St, Columbia, 38401-3132, United States
Telephone: +1 931-388-2354

#3 among attractions in Columbia

Top attraction, Historical place, Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The President James K. Polk Home & Museum is the presidential museum for the eleventh president of the United States, James K. Polk, and is located at 301 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. Built in 1816, it is the only surviving private residence of United States President James K. Polk. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As President Polk's primary historic site it is open daily for guided tours. ()

Built: 1816 (208 years ago)Coordinates: 35°36'54"N, 87°2'15"W

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301 W 7th StColumbia 38401-3132 United States

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+1 931-388-2354

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Polk Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Columbia Mall, Athenaeum, First United Methodist Church of Columbia.

~250 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Columbia
2 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church is a historic church located at 311 W. 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee. It was built in 1860 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. St. Peter's is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. St.
1.5 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Columbia Mall, Columbia
39 min walk • The Columbia Mall is an enclosed 282,272 square foot shopping mall located in Columbia, Tennessee that opened in 1981 originally as the Shadybrook Mall. Goody's, one of the anchors, closed in early 2017.
~1190 ftW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Athenaeum, Columbia
6 min walk • The Athenaeum Rectory is a historic building in Columbia, Tennessee that features both Gothic and Moorish architectural elements.
~330 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First United Methodist Church of Columbia, Columbia
2 min walk • First United Methodist Church of Columbia, also called Columbia First United Methodist Church, is a historic church at 222 W. 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, United States. The congregation was officially formed in 1820 as the First Methodist Society, with 7 congregants.
0.8 miN
Cemetery
Patrick Maguire House, Columbia
20 min walk • The Patrick Maguire House is a historic house in Columbia, Tennessee, USA.
~520 ftE
Greek Revival architecture
State Bank of Tennessee, Columbia
3 min walk • The State Bank of Tennessee building is a historic building in Columbia, Tennessee, USA. It was built by Nathan Vaught from 1839 to 1840. It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 2, 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Polk Home open?

Polk Home is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Polk Home?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Columbia (2 min walk), First United Methodist Church of Columbia, Columbia (2 min walk), State Bank of Tennessee, Columbia (3 min walk), Athenaeum, Columbia (6 min walk).

Polk Home, Columbia

Facts and practical information

Polk Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Columbia

Columbia Mall, Columbia

Athenaeum, Columbia

First United Methodist Church of Columbia, Columbia

Patrick Maguire House, Columbia

State Bank of Tennessee, Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Polk Home open?

Which popular attractions are close to Polk Home?