History of the state of nebraska, originally published by the western. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records. Two years ago, polk county historical society managers noted the upper porch and railings were in drastic need of repair. Stromsburg is 50 miles northeast of grand island, 68 miles northwest of lincoln, and 100 miles west of omaha.
Old settlers history of york county and individual biographies by old settlers association of york county, nebraska. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 polk county, nebraska source. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Polk public library 180 n main po box 49 polk, ne 686540049 director. This antique map canada township and atlas butler and polk county 1918 are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. One of the first community actions in all the new settlements in nebraska was to organize a school. Written by william cutler and published by andreas in 1882, this. In no event shall the sheriff be liable for any special or.
History of the state of nebraska, originally published by the western historical co. Serving as stewards of history, collecting and preserving remnants of the past. You are currently logged into the polk county property appraisers online filing application. Dakota county historical society, taylor publishing co, 1982. Polk county is the fourth county west of the missouri river. This project was designated a signature project by the nebraska sesquicentennial committee of the nebraska q150 celebration. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers, obituaries, vitals. Polk is a village in polk county, nebraska, united states. Official 125 year history book of stromsburg nebraska. The register must keep a book in which every instrument filed for record in his or her office is entered and an official seal.
Allie hanson ray, publishes novel inheritance inspired by hometown osceola, nebraska posted on thu, apr 23rd, 2020 12. Since the register of deeds is not an elected office in polk county, the county clerk acts as ex officio register of deeds. Clerkregister of deeds polk county polk county, nebraska. History of butler county and polk county nebraska history of the state of nebraska. Nebraska extension in polk county nebraska extension. This web page is sponsored on behalf of the books we own project by rootsweb. Researchers often fail to notice the great importance of polk county court, probate, and land records as a resource of family history and genealogy information. And read at the centennial celebration in osceola, july 4th, 1876 the records of the county show that the total value of personal property in the county at this time amounted to six thousand nine hundred and sixty dollars john h. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Stromsburg is located in eastcentral nebraska on u.
Calendar library directory nlc catalog site map ask a librarian. Discover the past of nebraska through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 150 years of growth. Address 1500 r street lincoln, nebraska 685081651 view map. Shelby centennial 1879 1979 by centennial committee. Polk county is a plain, sloping gently to the southeast in harmony with the greater portion of the state. We currently have over 1,662,956 images available online. The polk county historical museum opened its doors on september 19, 1998. We have a public library, a senior citizens center, a volunteer fire department, an ambulance service, and the polk county historical society museum. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Aikins, county judge of polk county, came to nebraska in the spring of 1873, and took up a homestead on section 28, town 15, range 3 west, platte precinct. It was originally attached to and a part of butler county, but, by act of legislature, it. It comprises about 450 square miles in extent, making in all nearly 288,000 acres of land susceptible of cultivation. Polk county, ne land for sale 2 listings landwatch.
Please refer to the polk county website for available online services. An inconspicuous invitation at best, these tracks have become the worn welcome mat onto the hill and into the doors of pleasant home cemetery. Just east of polk, nebraska, jaunting off of county road 122, divots of tire tracks mark a path through the middle of a field. Mickey made the first assessment, and his territory included the whole county. Buried away in nebraska courthouses and archives just about everywhere could be the aspirations and frustrations of the many nebraska citizens. Polk county, nebraska free public records searches at black book online. The polk county sheriffs office does not expressly or by implication warrant that the information or data accessed by the customer is accurate or correct. Although believed to be correct as presented, if you note any corrections, changes, additions, or find that any links provided on this page are not functioning properly please contact the bwo webmaster for prompt attention to the matter. Polk county, nebraska genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Read more about throwback thursday photo, balloon ascension 1910. During that first year, regular publication of a newspaper began, and on polks first birthday, it was granted incorporation as a village. Casde stromsburg polk county virtual nebraska university. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. The county was founded in 1856 and named after james k.
As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 5,406. Polk county was founded on january 26, 1856 from york county and unorganized area of the nebraska territory. The search will return a list of grantorsgrantees or parties, the date of the document, the book and page number of the document, and other linked related instruments. The history of nebraska dates back to its formation as a territory by the kansas nebraska act of 1854. List of books and articles about nebraska history online.
The polk county health department is wanting to provide all of the elderly clients with fabric masks. Polk county, nebraska record dates edit edit source information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing. Libraries located in polk nebraska libraries located in polk county nebraska view map of libraries in polk county. During that first year, regular publication of a newspaper began, and on polk s first birthday, it was granted incorporation as a village.
Guide to polk county, nebraska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. The annie jeffrey memorial hospital serves the county as does the good samaritan nursing home. The library advisory board has established the internet use policy to ensure appropriate and effective use of this resource. Discover librarianselected research resources on nebraska history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The polk public library will provide access to the internet as a means to enhance the information and learning opportunities for the citizens of the librarys service area. Polk county heritage nebraska history book genealogy ancestry.
View nebraska maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road. Early days in polk county family history library our polk county heritage family history library. Polk county slammers varsity drops game to twin river after late score posted on thu, oct 17th, 2019 12. Centennial history of polk county, nebraska albinus from old catalog nance on. Excerpt from centennial history of polk county, nebraska. Polk was platted in 1906 when the railroad was extended to that point. Very early in polks history three churches, which had existed near polk, moved into town. City directory for the town of norfolk, nebraska, including madison county taxpayers and towns of battle. Additionally, willamette valley woodturners are doing the work of turning and painting 60 brand new balusters to replace the ones suffering from dry rot. The first school district in polk county was organized in 1871. At that time, polk county was a part of a larger butler county. The county is strongly recommending the use of online services whenever possible. View nebraska maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 93 counties in nebraska.
Stromsburg genealogy in polk county, ne usa 994,159 nebraska 10,919 polk county 84 stromsburg 12. With information obtained online, you may easily retrieve and identify documents available at the public records division of the clerks office in the polk county courthouse. Polk county heritage includes cemetery records for the entire county by osceola centennial committee 1975. World war i draft registration cards, 19171918 polk county source. The county was formed in 1856, and was organized in 1870. To log out and continue searching, please click the logout link in the upper right corner. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Digital archives of the polk county historical society. To address the issue, grants were applied for and awarded. Polk county, nebraska simple english wikipedia, the free. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in polk county.
Genealogy stromsburg public library nebraska libraries on the. Members of the territorial legislature established a series of county boundaries along the platte river on january 26, 1856. Based on recent landwatch data, polk county ranks 86th among the 93 counties in the state for its combined amount of. Churches include catholic, lutheran, and united methodist. Currently the polk county seat is located in osceola and also the county government website is polkcounty. Old historical city, county and state maps of nebraska.
Polk public library the very existence of libraries. By march 1907 the railroad line was opened for business, providing two freight and four passenger trains daily. Book two prairie state and book three cornhuskers, coontrackers. Written by william cutler and published by andreas in. Stromsburg nebraska history book polk county ancestory. The famous platte river enters the county on the western boundary at a point about onethird of its length, north of the southwest corner, cutting off a triangular piece from the northwest corner and forms the northern boundary. Shelby, osceola, polk, stromsburg libraries along with the polk county historical society is coordinating a. About 60 polk county children received free dental screenings and dental care as a part of the give kids a smile program. Polk county, nebraska free public records black book online. He served on the first board of commissioners in polk county, holding that. The sheriff is not liable for any loss, cost, damage or expense arising directly or indirectly in connection with this access. Landwatch has hundreds of rural properties and land for sale in polk county.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Written by the cheyenne county history book committee, 1986. Polk county is a small county in nebraskas southeast region. Polk county historical society and museums history comes. Museum exhibits and programs continue to grow and change as new information and artifacts become available.
Here he resided until 1877, when he sold out and moved to osceola and started to read law in the office of albinus nance, the present governor of nebraska. The territory was settled extensively under the homestead act of 1862 during the 1860s, and in 1867 was admitted to the union as the 37th state. Statewide collections are found on the nebraska histories and genealogies page. Casde osceola polk county virtual nebraska university of. The museum serves the polk county community through special events, volunteer opportunities, and educational programs. The polk county homesteader book is available at each of polk countys libraries, the courthouse, state historical society, the homesteaders national monument as well as with the polk county historical society. They have asked polk county 4hers and friends to help. Very early in polk s history three churches, which had existed near polk, moved into town. The polk county historical society has spearheaded a project to digitize all. Nebraska state atlas 1885 nebraska historical atlas.
Pioneer stories of cass county, vol 1, no 1 about 1940 fillmore county pioneer stories of the pioneer families of fillmore and adjoining counties nemaha county pioneer listings polk county pioneers of swede home, ne york county, nebraska, 19, old settlers history of book with every name index, produced by pam rietsch. History of butler county and polk county nebraska history. February is black history month, and it is a great time to visit the polk county history center to celebrate and learn about the vital contributions made by polks black population to the early development of the county. Newspaper digitization nebraska libraries on the web. History of stromsburg 18721972 history of stromsburg 18701997.
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