Founded in 1840s: Brief history of Polk and Jackson townships
August 08 , 2011
Polk Township is located in the western portion of Monroe County and was formed on September 26, 1846, when it was removed from a portion of Chestnuthill Township. The newly-formed township was named for James K. Polk, the 11th president of the United States. Jackson Township was incorporated on December 13, 1843 and was likely named for the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson. Read More...