Polk County

Polk County was formed in 1844, from part of Sevier County and was named for James K. Polk who was the newly elected President of the United States. The county seat is Mena. Long, narrow ridges of folded rock, large fertile valleys and mountains covered with oak and pine trees make up the landscape of the county. Nearly half of Polk County lies in the Ouachita National Forest. The economic base is made up of lumber and wood products, tree farming, cattle and poultry. Some light manufacturing and service industries contribute to the economy. Rich Mountain, the county’s most prominent landmark, has a peak of 2,861 feet. It contains, in a single square mile, more species of wild plants, flowers, and weeds in their natural state than can be found anywhere else in the world on a similar tract of land. Situated on top of Rich Mountain is Queen Wilhelmina State Park with a lodge and restaurant, campsites and other attractions. A 300-acre lake at the foot of the mountain features excellent bank fishing. Many creeks and rivers are scattered through the county. The Ouachita, is a beautiful river, however only experienced canoeists need float. The four-story, stately courthouse building with a large seal of the State of Arkansas over the entrance, stands near the foot of Rich Mountain, one of the tallest mountains in the state.

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County Officials				Phone		Fax		E-Mail
County Judge		Brandon Ellison		(479) 394-8130		(479) 394-8135		polkcojudge@sbcglobal.net
County Clerk		Terri Harrison		(479) 394-8123		(479) 394-8115		polkcountyclerk@yahoo.com
Circuit Clerk		Sharon Simmons		(479) 394-8100		(479) 394-8170		sharon.circuit@sbcglobal.net
County Sheriff		Mike Godfrey		(479) 394-2511		(479) 394-1975		polkso@sbcglobal.net
County Collector		Mike Godfrey		(479) 394-8110		(479) 394-1975		polkcollector@yahoo.com
County Treasurer		Pam Miller		(479) 394-8150		(479) 394-8144		psmiller12000@yahoo.com
County Assessor		June Wiles		(479) 394-8116		(479) 394-8168		polkcountyassessor@yahoo.com
County Coroner		Brian Bowser		(479) 394-4477
Justice of the Peace		Collin Cannon
Justice of the Peace		Harold Coogan
Justice of the Peace		Frankie Davis
Justice of the Peace		Ben Finley
Justice of the Peace		Tommy Floyd
Justice of the Peace		Tawana Gilbert
Justice of the Peace		Basil Kesterson
Justice of the Peace		Marge Kimp
Justice of the Peace		Jim Neugent
Justice of the Peace		Terry L. Scott
Justice of the Peace		Terry Terrell