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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Polk County

 
Clickable Map of Polk County, Missouri and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Polk County, MO (7) Cedar County, MO (12) Dade County, MO (5) Dallas County, MO (4) Greene County, MO (186) Hickory County, MO (7) St. Clair County, MO (9)  PolkCounty(7) Polk County (7)  CedarCounty(12) Cedar County (12)  DadeCounty(5) Dade County (5)  DallasCounty(4) Dallas County (4)  GreeneCounty(186) Greene County (186)  HickoryCounty(7) Hickory County (7)  St.ClairCounty(9) St. Clair County (9)
Bolivar is the county seat for Polk County
Adjacent to Polk County, Missouri
Cedar County (12)  ►
Dade County (5)  ►
Dallas County (4)  ►
Greene County (186)  ►
Hickory County (7)  ►
St. Clair County (9)  ►
 
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1 ► Missouri, Polk County, Bolivar — Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri - 1858-1861 —
On South Springfield Avenue (State Highway 83) just north of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Bolivar in Polk County, 108 miles from the Tipton Terminus, was a relay and meal station. The Franklin Hotel, no longer standing, provided accommodations. — — Map (db m266492) HM
2 ► Missouri, Polk County, Bolivar — Polk County —
On East College Street at South Springfield Avenue (State Route 83), on the left when traveling east on East College Street.
In central southwest Missouri, where the Western Prairie and the Ozark Plateau meet, Polk County was organized 1835, and named for Congressman, later U. S. President James K. Polk. The county lies in the 1808 Osage Indian cession and was roamed by . . . — — Map (db m251152) HM
3 ► Missouri, Polk County, Bolivar — Polk County Veterans Memorial —
On Broadway (Missouri Route 32) west of Barker Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated in grateful tribute to the men and women of Polk County who served and to those listed here who gave their lives in our country's wars. Let us remember their service and keep faith. [Roll of Honored Dead from] World War I • . . . — — Map (db m62569) WM
4 ► Missouri, Polk County, Bolivar — Polk County, Missouri, World War Honor Roll — 1917 - 1919 —
On Broadway (Missouri Route 32) at Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
Died In Active Service John W. Allred • Emmett Barham • John M. Black • Lawrence V. Boaz • Joseph E. Bush • Willie Cates • Roma O. Drumwright • Ulysses J. Durham • Walter N. Durkee • Homer C. Forcey • David F. Gentry • Arthur Goodrich • . . . — — Map (db m62548) WM
5 ► Missouri, Polk County, Bolivar — War Memorial —
On Broadway (Missouri Route 32) at Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
In honor and memory of those who served in defense of their country during all wars and conflicts so that all might enjoy freedom Dedicated May 27, 1996 — — Map (db m62547) WM
6 ► Missouri, Polk County, Brighton — Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri 1858-1861 —
On Highway F (Farm to Market Road F) 0.6 miles south of E 530th Rd (Route 530), on the right when traveling north.
The James H.M. Smith Relay Station in Polk County, 119 1/2 miles from the Tipton Terminus stood 2 miles north of Brighton. Molloy Station in Brighton was a was a stop for a time after the Telegraph line reached there Dec., 1859. — — Map (db m259447) HM
7 ► Missouri, Polk County, Flemington — Yoast Station — 1858 —
On State Highway 83 at County Road 340, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 83.
Butterfield Stage Line Overland Mail — — Map (db m265312) HM
 
 
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Oct. 10, 2026