Polk Township, Nodaway County, Missouri
Polk Township | |
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West Union Privative Baptist Church in eastern Polk Township | |
| Coordinates: 40°21′15″N 94°51′53″W / 40.3541399°N 94.8647183°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Erected | 1845 |
| Area | |
• Total | 120.56 sq mi (312.2 km2) |
| • Land | 120.32 sq mi (311.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.6 km2) 0.2% |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,200 |
| • Density | 118.0/sq mi (45.6/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-14758808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 767095 |
Polk Township is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 14,200. 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.
Polk Township was erected in 1845. and named after President James K. Polk. In 1861 and 1866 boundary changes were made.