Polk County is named in honor of James K. Polk, eleventh President of the United State (1845 - 1849). Polk County was organized by an election held on August 6, 1870.

The county was previously part of Butler County, with Polk County borders defined in January 1856.

Click here for more on the life of President James Polk.

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