Polk County Map, Tennessee
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Polk County, Tennessee
Polk County sits in the southeastern corner of Tennessee, right up against Georgia and North Carolina. The Cherokee National Forest covers a good chunk of the county.
Benton is the county seat, situated in the northwest of the county. It’s small, but it has character. The Ocoee River runs through the county. It hosted the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. Pretty cool, right?
The Copper Basin is a big part of Polk County’s story. Copper mining shaped this place for a long time. The landscape’s still recovering. But it’s getting there.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Polk County |
| County Seat | Benton |
| Population | Approximately 17,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Benton, Copperhill, Ducktown |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 64, U.S. Highway 411 |
| FIPS Code | 47-139 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 442 square miles (435 sq mi land, 7 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Monroe County (Northeast), Cherokee County, North Carolina (East), Fannin County, Georgia (Southeast), Murray County, Georgia (Southwest), Bradley County (West), McMinn County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°10’N, 84°38’W |
| Etymology | Named after James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Ocoee River, Cherokee National Forest, Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park |
| Website | Polk County Website |
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