Polk
Encyclopedia
People
- Polk, Paiute chief
- Albert Fawcett Polk (1869–1955), American lawyer and United States representative from Delaware
- Aysia PolkAysia Polk- Background :Polk had a recurring role on American Dreams playing Angela Walker from 2002–2005, and on Six Feet Under playing Taylor from 2002-2003....
(born 1990), American actress - Carlos PolkCarlos PolkCarlos Devonn Polk is a retired American football linebacker. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska. He has also played for the Dallas Cowboys...
(born 1977), American football player - Charles Polk, Jr.Charles Polk, Jr.Charles Polk, Jr. was an American farmer and politician from Big Stone Beach, in Milford Hundred, Kent County, Delaware...
(1788–1857), American farmer and politician - DaShon PolkDaShon PolkDaShon Lamor Polk is a former American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans of the NFL. He was a three-year starter at the University of Arizona, making 36 consecutive starts. He was drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft....
(born 1977), American football player - Ezekiel PolkEzekiel PolkEzekiel Polk , American soldier, pioneer and grandfather of President James Knox Polk, was the next youngest of five boys and three girls born to William Polk and Margaret Taylor Polk of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, near present-day Carlisle...
(1747–1824), American surveyor, soldier, pioneer and grandfather to United States President James K. Polk - Frank PolkFrank PolkFrank Lyon Polk was a prominent United States lawyer and a name partner of the law firm today known as Davis Polk & Wardwell.-Biography:...
(1871–1943), lawyer, name partner of Davis Polk & Wardwell - George PolkGeorge PolkGeorge Polk was an American journalist for CBS who disappeared in Greece and was found dead a few days later on Sunday May 16, 1948, shot at point-blank range in the back of the head, and with hands and feet tied. Polk was covering the civil war in Greece between the right wing government and...
(1913–1948), American journalist for CBS murdered in Greece - Hiram PolkHiram PolkHiram C. Polk, Jr. is native of Jackson, Mississippi and alumnus of Millsaps College and the Harvard Medical School. He served as the Ben A. Reid Professor and Chairman of Surgery at the University of Louisville from 1971–2005. Polk trained in Surgery at Washington University in St...
(born 1936), American surgeon and thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast - James G. PolkJames G. PolkJames Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century....
(1896–1959), United States representative from Ohio - James H. PolkJames H. PolkJames Hilliard Polk was a United States Army four star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe from 1967 to 1971...
(1911–1992), American four-star general - James K. PolkJames K. PolkJames Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States . Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He later lived in and represented Tennessee. A Democrat, Polk served as the 17th Speaker of the House of Representatives and the 12th Governor of Tennessee...
(1795–1849), 11th President of the United States of America - Leonidas PolkLeonidas PolkLeonidas Polk was a Confederate general in the American Civil War who was once a planter in Maury County, Tennessee, and a second cousin of President James K. Polk...
(1806–1864), American bishop, Confederate general, planter, and second cousin to U.S. President James K. Polk - Leonidas Lafayette Polk (1837–1892), American farmer, journalist and political figure
- Oscar PolkOscar PolkOscar Polk was an American actor, best known for his portrayal as the servant "Pork" in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. On January 4, 1949, he was fatally struck by a taxi cab as he stepped off a curb in Times Square. At the time of his death he was scheduled to have a major role in the play...
(1899–1949), American actor who starred in Gone with the Wind - Polk MillerPolk MillerPolk Miller was a pharmacist and musician from Richmond and Bon Air, Virginia.-Early life, Civil War, druggist:Polk Miller was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia in August, 1844. While growing up, he learned to play the banjo from slaves on his father's plantation. He became a druggist in...
(c.1840–1913), American pharmacist, musician, and Confederate soldier from Richmond/Bon Air, Virginia - Rufus King PolkRufus King PolkRufus King Polk was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Rufus K. Polk was born in Columbia, Tennessee, the son of Confederate States Army Brigadier General Lucius E. Polk and great-nephew of Leonidas Polk...
(1866–1902), United States representative from Pennsylvania - Sarah Childress PolkSarah Childress PolkSarah Childress Polk was the wife of the 11th President of the United States, James Polk, and the 12th woman to serve as First Lady. Sarah was born in 1803 to Joel Childress, a prominent planter, merchant, and land speculator, and Elizabeth Whitsitt Childress—the third of their six children...
(1803–1891), wife of James K. Polk - Shawntinice PolkShawntinice Polk-External links:* * *...
(1983–2005), American basktetball player - Susan PolkSusan PolkSusan Polk is an American woman convicted in June 2006 of second degree murder in connection with the 2002 death of her husband, Dr. Frank "Felix" Polk. Polk's trial, described by one Associated Press correspondent as "circus-like", drew extensive media attention with its sensationalist...
(born 1957), American murderer - Trusten PolkTrusten PolkTrusten Polk served as both the 12th Governor of Missouri in 1857 and U.S. Senator from 1857 to 1862.-Biography:...
(1811–1876), American Governor, Confederate Army officer, and United States Senator - William Hawkins PolkWilliam Hawkins PolkWilliam Hawkins Polk was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 6th congressional district of Tennessee. He was the brother of President James Polk, who had represented the same district when he had served in the United States...
(1815–1862), Tennessee congressman - William R. PolkWilliam R. PolkWilliam Roe Polk is a veteran foreign policy consultant, author, and relation of president James K. Polk. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up on a ranch in west Texas. He attended public school in Fort Worth and the New Mexico Military Institute...
(living person), foreign policy consultant, author - William Polk (colonel)William Polk (colonel)Colonel William Polk was a North Carolina, banker, educational administrator, political leader, renowned Continental officer in the War for American Independence, and survivor of the 1777/1778 encampment at Valley Forge....
(1758–1834), American Revolutionary War officer, bank president, namesake of Polk County, North Carolina - Willis PolkWillis PolkWillis Jefferson Polk was an American architect best known for his work in San Francisco, California.-Life:He was born in Jacksonville, Illinois and was related to United States President James Polk....
(1867–1924), American architect most well known for his work in San Francisco, California.
Places
- Fort PolkFort PolkFort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, approximately 7 miles east of Leesville, Louisiana and 20 miles north of DeRidder, Louisiana....
, United States Army base located in Leesville, Louisiana (ZIP code: 71459) - Fort Polk North, LouisianaFort Polk North, LouisianaFort Polk North is a census-designated place in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,279 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, a census-designated locale in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States - Fort Polk South, LouisianaFort Polk South, LouisianaFort Polk South is a census-designated place in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 11,000 at the 2000 census.Fort Polk South is the larger principal city of the Fort Polk South-DeRidder CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Fort Polk South and DeRidder ...
, a census-designated locale in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States - Polk Centre Township, MinnesotaPolk Centre Township, MinnesotaPolk Centre Township is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.1 square miles , of which, 24.1 square miles of it is land and...
is a township in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States - Polk (CTA)Polk (CTA)Polk is an 'L' station on the Pink Line of the Chicago Transit Authority. It is adjacent to Rush University Medical Center.-History:Polk Station opened on April 28, 1896, as part of the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad's Douglas Park branch. In 1983 the original station was demolished and...
, a train station in Illinois (part of the Chicago Transit Authority rail system) - Polk Home, sole surviving residence of U.S. President James K. Polk. Located in Columbia, Tennessee
- Polk, IllinoisPolk, IllinoisPolk is an unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois, United States. It lies just north of the Kankakee County line and south of Beecher....
, an unincorporated community in the United States - Polk, MissouriPolk, MissouriPolk is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Missouri Supplemental Route D about twelve miles northeast of Bolivar.Polk is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, an unincorporated community in the United States - Polk, NebraskaPolk, NebraskaPolk is a village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 322 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Polk is located at ....
, a village in the United States - Polk, OhioPolk, OhioPolk is a village in Ashland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 357 at the 2000 census.Polk was the birthplace of Tully "Topsy" Hartsel, a Major League Baseball outfielder.-Geography:Polk is located at ....
, a village in the United States - Polk, PennsylvaniaPolk, PennsylvaniaPolk is a borough in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,031 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Polk is located at ....
, a borough in the United States - Polk County, Tennessee, a county in the United States
- Polk, WisconsinPolk, WisconsinPolk is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,938 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Ackerville, and Mayfield is located in the town.-Geography:...
, a town in the United States - Polk HotelPolk HotelThe Polk Hotel is a historic hotel in the Italian Renaissance Revival style. It is located at 800-810 Hinson Avenue in Haines City, Florida....
, a historic hotel in the United States. Located in Haines City, Florida
Other
- George Polk AwardsGeorge Polk AwardsThe George Polk Awards in Journalism are a series of American journalism awards presented annually by Long Island University in New York in the United States.-History:...
, American journalism award in honor of aforementioned slain journalist - USS James K. Polk (SSBN-645)USS James K. Polk (SSBN-645)|...
, the submarine named in honour of aforementioned POTUS - Polk High, the fictional high-school in Married With Children, which Al BundyAl BundyAl Bundy is a fictional character from the U.S. television series Married... with Children. He was played by Ed O'Neill.-Character history:...
attended, in honour of aforementioned POTUS - Davis Polk & WardwellDavis Polk & WardwellDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an international law firm. The firm employs more than 800 attorneys worldwide and is headquartered in New York City. The firm represents many of the world's largest companies and leading financial institutions, and is best known for its corporate and litigation...
, American law firm based in New York - Polk AudioPolk AudioPolk Audio is a manufacturer of audio products best known for their home and automobile speakers. The company also produces a wide range of other audio products such as amplifiers and FM tuners. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland and in 2006, was acquired by Directed...
, American audio equipment manufacturer - North Polk High SchoolNorth Polk High SchoolThe North Polk Community School District includes the towns of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl, as well as the surrounding rural area in the U.S. state of Iowa. Alleman is located approximately halfway between Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, and Ames, home of Iowa State University.The...
, United States school district (located between Ames, Iowa and Des Moines, Iowa) - Southeast Polk Community School DistrictSoutheast Polk Community School DistrictSoutheast Polk Community School District is centered just to the east of Des Moines, in southeastern Polk County. The high school and junior high are located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The district includes Runnells, Altoona, Mitchellville, parts of Pleasant Hill, Bondurant and Des Moines, and the...
, United States school district (located east of Des Moines, Iowa) - They Might Be GiantsThey Might Be GiantsThey Might Be Giants is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are...
wrote a song called "James K Polk" which explains the circumstances around his election and the accomplishments of his administration. - in Eastern European armies, a spelling version of the polk/pułk (regimentRegimentA regiment is a major tactical military unit, composed of variable numbers of batteries, squadrons or battalions, commanded by a colonel or lieutenant colonel...
), see also polkovnyk
See also
- PokeweedPokeweedThe pokeweeds, also known as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot, poke sallet, polk salad, polk salat, polk sallet, inkberry or ombú, comprise the genus Phytolacca, perennial plants native to North America, South America, East Asia and New Zealand...
- "Polk Salad" - List of places named for James K. Polk
- Polk City (disambiguation)
- Polk County (disambiguation)
- Polk County Courthouse (disambiguation)
- Sigmar PolkeSigmar PolkeSigmar Polke was a German painter and photographer.Polke experimented with a wide range of styles, subject matter and materials. In the 1970s, he concentrated on photography, returning to paint in the 1980s, when he produced abstract works created by chance through chemical reactions between paint...
(born 1941), German artist - William Polk (disambiguation)
- Polk Music folk sub-genre