[1] It is by far the largest township in land area containing 121 sections.[2].
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.
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