The Polk County Monument was planned in as early as 1902. Money was raised by devoted citizens who wanted to honor the veterans of their county.. The monument was erected in 1906 and finally paid for in 1908. The process did not happen overnight. It took a lot of local help to complete the task. Now over a century later political correctness is trying to claim a valuable part of Polk County's history. Could you please help us by signing today? .