Polk Township is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 14,200.
History
Polk Township was erected in 1845. and named after President James K. Polk. In 1861 and 1866 boundary changes were made.
Geography It is by far the largest township in land area, containing 121 sections. It is also the most populated township. containing the county seat Maryville in its center. Two other platted towns exist in the township, Wilcox and Bedison, the former being a Census-designated place and the latter being an extinct community.
Transportation The following highways travel through the township:
U.S. Route 71 U.S. Route 136 Route 46 Route 148 Route CC Route EE Route F Route FF Route H Route N Route V
References
External links USGS Map of: . Archived from the original