Polk County, Administrative county in southwestern Arkansas, United States
The territory spans 862 square miles across the Ouachita Mountains region, with Mena functioning as the governmental center of the jurisdiction.
The county formation occurred on November 30, 1844, when authorities separated this territory from Sevier County and named it after President James K. Polk.
The Polk County Possum Club, established in 1913, organized annual banquets that gathered local residents and representatives for community celebrations.
Major transportation routes include Future Interstate 49, U.S. Highway 59, U.S. Highway 71, and U.S. Highway 270, connecting multiple communities within the region.
The county changed from dry to wet status through a 2022 election, allowing alcohol sales for the first time since prohibition regulations.
Location: Arkansas
Inception: November 30, 1844
Capital city: Mena
Shares border with: Scott County, Howard County, Sevier County, Montgomery County, McCurtain County, LeFlore County, Pike County
GPS coordinates: 34.50194,-94.24083
Latest update: March 28, 2025 14:34
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