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Born into slavery in 1806 in Mecklenburg County, NC, Elias Polk and his mother came to Maury County with Samuel Polk. After James K. Polk was elected President of the United States, Elias worked at the White House as a valet and coachman for a short time.
Posted on February 6, 2024 at 11:42 AM by Jacey Bomar
In honor of African American History Month, let's talk about Political Activist Elias Polk!
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