Polk Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Polk Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania | |
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Scene along Game School Road | |
Map of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Polk Township | |
Map of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Settled | 1838 |
| Incorporated | 1857 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township of the Second Class, having a three-member board of supervisors |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.47 sq mi (78.91 km2) |
| • Land | 30.41 sq mi (78.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.058 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 287 |
• Estimate (2023) | 281 |
| • Density | 9.44/sq mi (3.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-065-61920 |
| Website | https://www.polktwp.com/ |
Polk Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 287 at the 2020 census. It was named for President James K. Polk.