James K. Polk Traditional Cache

This is part of a series of 50 caches honoring our Nation and Presidents.

James K. Polk was the eleventh  president of the United States.

Here are some interesting facts:
1.  President Polk was one of only three Presidents that didn't have any children.
2.  He was the first president to have "Hail to the Chief" played when he entered a room for a formal occasion. Some believe his wife Sarah started this tradition because Polk was short. People would know he was there even if they couldn't see him in the crowd.
3.  Postage stamps were introduce while he was president.
4.  The first gaslight was turned on in the White House during Polk's administration, December 29, 1848.
5.  Polk had ruined his health from overwork while in office. He died of exhaustion only 3 months after his term ended.