Polk county tennessee genealogy trails history group. Polk county,tn historical and genealogical society facebook. Polk county, tennessee genealogy trails history group. It was on the federal road leading from knoxville to cassville, georgia. Polk county is located in the southeastern corner of tennessee. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards help free shipping shopper toolkit registry. Familysearch tennessee state marriages, 17802002 includes polk county source. Since we sell many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the history of east tennessee region cd. Polk county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Polk county, tn free public records criminal arrests. It was formed from indian lands, part of mcminn and part of bradley county.
You are currently logged into the polk county property appraisers online filing application. The history of polk county tennessee 18391999 hardcover january 1, 1999 by roy g. Tennessee county history and genealogy books genealogy. Located in the southeastern most corner of tennessee, polk county is bounded by the states of georgia to the south and north carolina to the east and by the tennessee counties of mcminn and monroe to the north and bradley to the west. Thurman parish author of mountain memories history. Sponsored by the friends of the library, libraries of polk county, a history, that includes stories of how all the polk county libraries came into being, from the sidney lanier library of the late 1800s to the modern polk county public library building finished in 2006. First families of polk county certificate program address. Links to those sites can be found in the help section. Polk county, tennessee public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. History of east tennessee, published 1887 by goodspeed. The property maps represented on this site are compiled from information maintained by your local county assessors office and are a bestfit visualization of how all the properties in a county relate to one another. As of the 2016 census estimate, the population was 16,773. Early days in polk county and mcminn county in east tennessee are recalled in this spiral bound booklet compiled from excerpts from the 1887 book.
Southeast tennessee development district setdd southeast tennessee tourism association setta tennessee department of appalachian economic and community development ecd tennessee overhill. The society is dedicated to education and preservation of the history of polk county tennessee through photographs and their people. You can read a short history of the county by historian marian presswood here. Ducktown back in rahts time family history library periodical source index index to 3. The sheriff is not liable for any loss, cost, damage or expense arising directly or indirectly in connection with this access. To log out and continue searching, please click the logout link in the upper right corner. Conasauga is an unincorporated community in southern polk county, tennessee, united states. American community survey separates various ethnicities depending on the areas population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. Additionally, willamette valley woodturners are doing the work of turning and painting 60 brand new balusters to replace the ones suffering from dry rot. Valuable appendix information includes lists of servicemen from several wars, county officials and much more. At each meeting we will discuss that months book, so make sure you come ready to share your thoughts. It starts in north georgia, flows into polk county, and then flows south back into georgia, eventually pouring into the coosa river and eventually to the gulf of mexico. To view a complete list of tennessee county history and.
The societies face book page is managed by paul bates and volunteers to assist our local county historian marian bailey presswood. The polk county property appraisers office will begin a phased approach to reopening to the public on may 18, 2020. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Polk county, tennessee was formed in 1839 just after the great removal. Polk county vital records can be found at the tennessee department of health vdh office of vital records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. Tennessee county marriages, 17901950 includes polk county source. Anyone who has an ancestors living in polk county when it was formed in the fall of 1839 or organized in the spring of 1840 and can prove it is eligible to. About 60 polk county children received free dental screenings and dental care as a part of the give kids a smile program. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. County gordon hardison harris henry highway hughes isaac roberts jackson james john johnson jones joseph brown judge land later leonidas polk lieutenant lived lucius march. Polk county was formed in 1839 from bradley and mcminn counties acts of tennessee 183940, chapter 10. The conasauga is the only river in tennessee that does not eventually flow into the mississippi river. This cd was designed by, and is available exclusively from us, hearthstone legacy publications. Govenor of the state of tennessee and his successors in office in the sum of one thousand dollars for the payment of which well and truely to be made and done we bind ourselves and heirs.
Polk county historical society and museums history comes. To address the issue, grants were applied for and awarded. History of polk county libraries sponsored by the friends of the library, libraries of polk county, a history, that includes stories of how all the polk county libraries came into being, from the sidney lanier library of the late 1800s to the modern polk county public library building finished in 2006. Source of polk county minute book volume 2 tennessee state library and archives records of polk county minute book 18441845. Tornadoes struck the community during the 1932 deep south tornado outbreak and again on march. Polk county formed iu 1839 from bradley ami mcminn and named for james k. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources polk county. Thurman parish author of mountain memories history, people. The book on this cd is designed to look just like a regular book and is bookmarked to move easily and quickly from one section another. Polk county,tn historical and genealogical society facebook photos, benton, tn.
The conasauga river lumber company is located at conasauga. It celebrates the many individuals who have given so much to provide good literature, sources of information, cultural. Genealogical fact sheets about tennessee counties polk. The polk county sheriffs office does not expressly or by implication warrant that the information or data accessed by the customer is accurate or correct. Established by the tennessee general assembly in 1839, polk county was named to honor newly elected governor james k. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. Polk wrote cave johnson, with an emphasis on the matter, that he would stand as a new man for president. Soon after the great removal of the cherokees to the west, polk county was formed by an act of the tennessee legislature the 2nd of november 1839 from land taken from bradley and mcminn.
Sheriffs of polk county name period served name period served david regan acting 1839 albert crumley 19121914 john s. Usa 1,060,369 tennessee 37,308 polk county 242 polk county histories and genealogies 9. History of maury county, tennessee william bruce turner. Polk county history center book banter january 2020. Price new from used from hardcover, 1999 please retry. Polk county is a county located in the southeastern corner of the u. Polk county counties counties history tn history for kids. The polk county historical and genealogical society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of polk county, tennessee, and its people. Polk county history center, we have the solution join our monthly book club. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. On may 14, 1844, just days before the democratic national convention in baltimore, james k. History of polk county, tennessee special collections at. Studies in polk county history polk county history society, 1965 tennessee s great copper basin frye, 2017 additional county and community histories can be found at the bibliography of tennessee local history sources. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county.
In no event shall the sheriff be liable for any special or. Polk county,tn historical and genealogical society. There were fires at the polk county courthouse in 1895 and 1935. Bibliography of tennessee local history sources polk county please note that the tennessee state library and archives does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. The property lines are determined by examining detailed property descriptions on deeds and by using surveys created by a. Friends of the polk county public libraries polk county. Confederate history of polk county, tennessee 43 pages, 8. February is black history month, and it is a great time to visit the polk county history center to celebrate and learn about the vital contributions made by polks black population to the early development of the county.
Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 polk county source. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Know all men by these presents that we john shamblin, william shamblin, john f. Some ancestral history of the gaston family of new jersey and pennsylvania. Bradley, chester, davidson nashville, hamilton chattanooga, hickman, knox knoxville, montgomery, rutherford, shelby memphis, sumner, and williamson counties maintain their own sites. The county was created on november 28, 1839, from parts of bradley and mcminn counties. Much of todays polk county property is owned by the national forest services cherokee national forest. We are very proud of our students, our schools, and our communities. History of tennessee, originally published by goodspeed publishing co. The county was named after thengovernor and future president james k. We will begin by opening the bartow office lobby to the public, the lakeland and winter haven office lobbies will be available by appointment only. Historic polk county soon after the great removal of the cherokees to the west, polk county was formed by an act of the tennessee legislature the 2nd of november 1839 from land taken from bradley and mcminn. Our library is located at 140 commerce street, benton, tn, 37307.
Biggs 19141916 david bradford 18461852 abraham lillard, iii 19161920. Please check the tennessee state library and archives online catalog or visit the ask us a question. You can use the options below to find property based on parcel number, owner name, property address, or subdivision name. Polk county s demographic and housing acs survey of 16,715 being 0. Tennessee valley authority tva tennessee wildlife resources agency twra. The first families project of polk county was begun to pay tribute to our pioneer settlers. Two years ago, polk county historical society managers noted the upper porch and railings were in drastic need of repair. It is located in the extreme southeastern corner of the state, bounded by north carolina and georgia. Guide to polk county established 1839 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and obituaries.
Hildebrand left the polk region on the trail of tears going to oklahoma. Lillard author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Polk county, tennessee genealogy familysearch wiki. Usa 1,060,369 tennessee 37,308 tennessee histories and genealogies 1,119 polk county histories and genealogies 9. The history of polk county tennessee 18391999 roy g. Our district consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
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