Polk Residence Historical Marker Unveiling
Event Details
The City of Columbia invites community members to attend a special unveiling ceremony for a historical marker commemorating the former site of a residence once owned and occupied by President James K. Polk and his wife, Sarah Childress Polk.
The home once stood in what is now the parking lot of Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.
Please note: This location is separate from the President James K. Polk Home & Museum in Columbia, which was Polk’s ancestral home. The marker being unveiled recognizes a different property that the Polks owned and lived in during their married life.
The unveiling ceremony will honor the historical importance of this site and President Polk’s enduring connection to Columbia. Community members are encouraged to attend.
Polk Residence Historical Marker Unveiling:
March 4, 2026
4:00 PM
Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home Parking Lot
320 W 7th Street, Columbia, TN
March 4, 20264:00 PMOakes & Nichols Funeral Home Parking Lot320 W 7th Street, Columbia, TN
