Polk County, County in Nebraska, United States
Description
Polk County is an administrative division in Nebraska characterized by rolling terrain and extensive farmland. The Platte River marks its northern boundary and shapes the county's physical geography.
History
Founded in 1856 and officially organized in 1870, the county was named after James K. Polk, the eleventh US president. This naming reflects the historical ties early settlers in the region had to national politics.
Culture
The communities here are deeply rooted in farming traditions that shape local gatherings and social life throughout the year. This rural identity is visible in how residents connect with each other and organize their events.
Practical
County administrative services are centered in Osceola, the main town, with basic facilities accessible to residents and visitors. Planning ahead is helpful since services are concentrated in a few locations across the area.
Did you know?
The landscape has a distinctive slope that rises from the river valley in the north toward the southeast. This topographic variation creates different landscape characters across the county despite its modest size.
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Lone Tree Monument
40.1 km
Big Blue River Bridge
25.4 km
Riverside Park Dance Pavilion
35.1 km
Columbus Izaak Walton League Lodge
29.5 km
Heber Hord House
36 km
St. Johannes Danske Lutherske Kirke
37.5 km
Moses Merrill Baptist Camp
40.1 km
Clem's Opera House
22.9 km
Merrick County Courthouse
37 km
State Theatre
37.3 km
Wright Morris Boyhood House
39.2 km
Chauncey S. Taylor House
36.6 km
Clear Creek Bridge
29.2 km
Monroe Congregational Church and New Hope Cemetery
39.7 km
Charles H. Morrill Homestead
9.5 km
Frederick L. and L. Frederick Gottschalk Houses
32.6 km
Polk County Courthouse
2.2 km
Surprise Opera House
23.8 km
Gov. John Hopwood Mickey House
2.9 km
Platte County Courthouse
32 km
Evangelical United Brethren Church
38.4 km
Dr. Carroll D. and Lorena R. North Evans House
32.3 km
York Public Library
35.9 km
Walter and Ruby Behlen House
33.3 km
Albert and Lina Stenger House
31.8 km
H.E. Snyder House
32.2 km
Columbus Theater
32 km
Columbus Loup River Bridge
30.4 km
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