Polk, Wisconsin

Polk, Wisconsin
Town hall
Location of Polk, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°19′18″N 88°14′10″W / 43.32167°N 88.23611°W / 43.32167; -88.23611
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyWashington
IncorporatedJanuary 21, 1846 (January 21, 1846)
Area
  Total
32.2 sq mi (83.4 km2)
  Land31.9 sq mi (82.7 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
1,122 ft (342 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
3,938
  Density123.3/sq mi (47.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code262
FIPS code55-63875
GNIS feature ID1583950
Websitewww.tn.polk.wi.gov

Polk is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,938 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Ackerville, Cedar Creek, Cedar Lake, Diefenbach Corners, Mayfield, and Rugby Junction are located in the town. The town derives its name from James K. Polk, 11th U.S. president, who was in office when the town incorporated in 1846.