The Polk County Courthouse, completed in 1907, dominates the square in the county seat of Bolivar. Both the county and the city were organized in 1835. The county covers 642 square miles and is home to about 27,000 people. The county was named after the Polk family, who were early settlers in the area. The county seat was named Bolivar in honor of the heroic military feats being achieved in south America at that time by General Simon Bolivar.
The Polk County Courthouse, completed in 1907, dominates the square in the county seat of Bolivar. Both the county and the city were organized in 1835. The county covers 642 square miles and is home to about 27,000
Bolivar, MO Historic CourthousesBolivar, the county seat, was laid out by William Jamieson in 1835
Bolivar, MO Arts
The Ella Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art is the permanent home of the Dunnegan and Wainscott art collections. The wide range of individualistic styles and subjects makes the gallery an ideal place for an "on the spot"
Bolivar, MO Arts
Bolivar Country Club is a nine hole golf course, located along Highway 32 West, is open to the public for daily green fees or membership.
Silo Ridge Country Club is a semi-private course with over 6,800
Bolivar, MO Golf CoursesThe North Ward Museum is housed in the North Ward Elementary School built in 1903 which was purchased by a local family and donated to the Historical Society of Polk County. Hundreds of objects and documents touching on area history are on display and stored in the Museum'
Bolivar, MO MuseumsLocated in the Learning Center at State Fair Community College, the Maple Leaf Room contains numerous contemporary items of t...
Located at 7,800-acre Pomme de Terre Lake, with special opportunity to catch muskie in one of many coves. Campsites, swimming...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Botanical garden featuring themed gardens, unique architecture, wildflower meadow, indoor conservatory, cafe....
District contains an 1870 railroad depot, caboose, the original W.H. Library - believed to be one of the four oldest librarie...