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POLK COUNTY MUSEUM

Bolivar, Missouri

Veterans Room

The Veterans Room, on the second floor of the Museum, is the home to displays of Army, Navy, Marine and other service uniforms, plus artifacts of all wars since 1861. The walls are covered with plaques commemorating the veterans of all wars who were once residents of Polk County.


Main view of Veterans Room, Polk County Museum.

Walking in the door of the Veterans Room, you may first notice the airplane models on the ceiling or maybe the many different uniforms.

Display of soldier clothing, Veterans Room, Polk County Museum.

A display of a soldier's clothing is in the far corner of the room.

Civil War display, Veterans Room, Polk County Museum.

This is the Civil War artifacts display.


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Copyright 2000-2009 by Julie Wollard Trout for the Historical Society of Polk County, Missouri.
Last revised: Monday, March 02, 2009
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Please note: these pictures were taken in 2000. Some of the displays in the museum have changed since then.
These are just an example of the items the museum has on display. New pictures should be posted soon! Thank you.