Polk Farm Buildings

Pineville, NC. 2025

The Polk farm originally consisted to 150 acres of land given to Samual and Jane Polk as a wedding gift in  1794.  They grew cotton and other crops.  Born in 1795, James Knox Polk was the eldest of 10 siblings.

Main House - Polk Historical Site

Pineville, NC. 2025

The main house is a reproduction of what Polk's birthplace might have looked liked, based on North Carolina Gov David Swain's 1849 description of the house.  The building used materials from buildings in Mecklenburg County that dated from the mid 19th century.  Polk lived here until 1806 when his family moved to Tennessee.  The Polk Historic Site was dedicated in 1968.

James K Polk Historical Site

 

Pineville, NC. 2025

This monument was erected in 1904 by the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorating the birth place of James K Polk, who was born on this property in 1795.  The monument was moved here from its original location to allow construction of a replica of the house where Polk was born. 

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Pineville/Charlotte, NC. 2025

The Little Sugar Creek Greenway is a 19 mile trail that follows along the Little Sugar Creek.  It starts in uptown Charlotte and ends at the South Carolina border.  The trail connects several parks, schools, recreational facilities, shopping centers, dining areas, and public art displays.  Perhaps someday, I'll walk the entire trail.

 

On Offense

Pineville, NC  2024

 

Face-off

Pineville, NC  2024

 

Lacrosse Action

Pineville, NC  2024

 I never play lacrosse as kid, but it has grown in popularity.  That's my grandson, Colin carrying the big lacrosse stick and playing on defense.  At this time of the year he must play every weekend in a lacrosse tournament somewhere.  

Historic Pineville

Pineville, NC  2024

 

Used Bikes

Pineville, NC  2024

 

End of the Line

Pineville, NC  2024

Only one set of tracks continues on.  I guess there was no use now for the second set, which just ends here.