Mission Statement

Recognizing that our past profoundly influences our future, the museum collects, preserves, and interprets the rich heritage of Polk County, and assumes responsibility of all collections which are held in trust for the benefit and education of present and future citizens.

A visit to the Polk County Memorial Museum is a trip back in time. Experience the many outstanding exhibits highlighting the history and heritage of East Texas and the local culture.

The museum showcases the unique aspects of Polk County with these fascinating and educational exhibits: The Land – Home of Giant Mastodons; Native Americans and Pioneers; Civil War Life and the War Years; East Texas Timber Industry; Days of the Iron Horse; River Boats on the Trinity; Development and Social Life of Polk County; and the Main Street Collection.

Museum Hours:
Tue.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Saturdays
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Interviews

203, 2020

Avery Merdolf Walker Avery Merdolf Walker - 97 year old Polk Countian [...]

2701, 2020

Edward Ward Jones III In this second interview, Ward Jones talks [...]

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