While in Tennessee, Mark and I visited James Knox Polk grave. He was originally buried at his home the “Polk Place” but the building was demolished in 1900 and his body relocated to the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
The mortal remains of James Knox Polk, are resting in the vault beneath. He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and emigrated with his father Samuel Polk to Tennessee in 1806. The beauty of virtue was illustrated in his life; The excellence of Christianity was exemplified in his death. His life was devoted to the public service. He was elevated successively to the first places in the State and Federal Governments. A member of the General Assembly, a member of Congress and Chairman of the most important Congressional Committees: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Governor of Tennessee and President of the United States.
By his public policy he defined, established and extended the boundaries of his Country. He planted the laws of the American Union on the shores of the Pacific. His influence and his Counsels united to organize the National Treasury on the principles of the Constitution, and to apply the rule of Freedom to Navigation, Trade and Industry.
Sarah Childress Wife of James Knox Polk 1803 – 1891
“Asleep in Jesus” Sarah Childress Polk Wife of James Knox Polk Born in Rutherford County, Tennessee September 4, 1803 Died at Polk Place, Nashville, Tennessee August 14, 1891
A noble woman, a devoted wife, a true friend, a sincere Christian
“Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord.”
