James Polk Home and Historical Markers - Columbia, Tennessee
Address: 301 West 7th Street, Columbia, Tennessee
James Polk's father built this house in 1816 and Polk lived here from 1818 to 1824. It is the only surviving private residence of James Polk. It is open to the public for tours.
The historical marker shown above is attached to the exterior kitchen building behind the main Polk house. The fountain referenced on the marker is shown below.