Polk County, Administrative division in Oregon, United States.
Polk County is an administrative division in Oregon that stretches between the Willamette River and the Coast Range mountains, encompassing several small communities. The area includes farmland, forestland, and residential neighborhoods connected through county services.
The area was established as an administrative division in 1845 and named after President James K. Polk during the early settlement of the Oregon region. This early creation shaped the governance structure that continues to serve the region today.
Polk County maintains multiple government departments that serve residents through educational programs, social services, and community development initiatives.
Visitors can reach local services at the administrative building in Dallas located on Main Street, which operates on weekdays. Online resources provide information about services and facilities, allowing visitors to plan ahead.
The county administration utilizes geographic information systems to provide detailed property and land use data to all residents through online portals.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 1845
Capital city: Dallas
Shares border with: Tillamook County, Yamhill County, Marion County, Linn County, Benton County, Lincoln County
Website: http://co.polk.or.us
GPS coordinates: 44.91000,-123.42000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03
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