Bolivar, County seat in Polk County, Missouri
Bolivar stands at an elevation of 322 meters, covering 8.30 square miles with 8.28 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water.
The settlement began near Keeling Spring in 1835 when the Polk County Court designated it as the county seat, named after the Tennessee roots of founding families.
Southwest Baptist University, established in 1879, brings educational opportunities and student activities to the community, enriching the local cultural environment.
The Bolivar Municipal Airport, located four miles east of downtown, serves local aviation needs while Jefferson Lines provides intercity bus transportation.
Dunnegan Memorial Park contains a lake and walking paths, providing recreational spaces for the 10,679 residents recorded in the 2020 census.
Location: Polk County
Elevation above the sea: 322 m
Website: https://bolivar.mo.us
GPS coordinates: 37.61667,-93.41667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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