Polk County, Administrative county in southwestern Arkansas, United States
Polk County is an administrative division in southwestern Arkansas that covers hilly mountain terrain. Mena serves as the governmental center where county functions and services are based.
The territory was separated from Sevier County on November 30, 1844, and named after President James K. Polk. This creation reflected the period of territorial reorganization across the American South.
Local clubs and community groups have shaped social life across the county for generations. These gatherings remain important occasions for neighbors to connect and celebrate together.
Multiple highways connect the communities throughout the region, making travel between different parts straightforward. Planning your route ahead helps when exploring the scattered towns and rural areas.
Voters approved a change to alcohol laws in 2022, allowing legal sales for the first time in decades. This shift marked a turning point in how the community approaches 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: December 7, 2025 20:23
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
23.5 km
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
23.9 km
Shady Lake Recreation Area
24.8 km
Huddleston Store and McKinzie Store
32.1 km
Mountain Fork Bridge
14.9 km
C.E. Foster House
23.8 km
Ebenezer Monument
9.2 km
Bard Springs Bathhouse
24.5 km
Mena City Hall
9.2 km
Janssen Park
9.1 km
Tall Peak Fire Tower
22.3 km
Hale Creek Bridge
47.3 km
Polk County Courthouse
9.4 km
Self Creek Bridge
53.4 km
Judge Benjamin Shaver House
9.1 km
Caddo Valley Academy Complex
51.8 km
First Presbyterian Church
52.3 km
Elks Lodge
9.3 km
Buckeye Vista Overlook
21.4 km
Bishop Brookes House
52.3 km
Mena Commercial Historic District
9.1 km
Sugar Creek Vista Overlook
18.8 km
Otis Theodore and Effiegene Locke Wingo House
52.4 km
Parks School
42.3 km
Norman Town Square
51.7 km
King Schoolhouse
39.8 km
Gillham City Jail
37.7 km
Rich Mountain Lookout Tower
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