Polk Township, Ray County, Missouri Explained

Polk Township is an inactive township in Ray County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History

Polk Township was founded in August, 1845, and named for James K. Polk, who had just then started his first term of presidency.[1]

References

39.4692°N -94.1381°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named . The State Historical Society of Missouri . Eaton, David Wolfe . 1917 . 346.

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