James Polk
Address
430 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
44.080644, -103.223047
Eleventh President of the United States
1845-1849
Location: Corner of 5th St. & St. Joseph St.
Sculptor: Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby
Facts:
- As a result of the Mexican-American War, he increased the size of the U.S. through the acquisition of California and New Mexico
- On top of being nickna,es “Young Hickory” he was also nicknamed “Napoleon of the Stump” due to his small stature
- He achieved all four of his major goals in office: cut tariffs, reestablish an independent U.S. Treasury, secure the Oregon Territory and acquire California and New Mexico