Polk County Texas Memorial Museum

04/16/2026

Texas A&M Forest Service came out this morning to get updated measurements on our big loblolly pine tree. They were able to use this as a training exercise for additional foresters in the region. Thanks to Matthew Garrison, Livingston District Office, and the other foresters for coming out.
With updated measurements, we will be able to complete the nomination for the Texas Historic Tree registry.
Official measurements:
Circumference: 174"
Height: 89 ft
Spread: 67 feet

Location: S. Sprott Street at W. Pine St.
Latitude:30° 42′ 25.56″
Longitude: -94° 56′ 22.14″

02/20/2026

The museum is closed for remodeling.
Please watch here or our website (http://www.polkcountymemorialmuseum.com/) for re-opening information.

01/29/2026

New exhibit at Polk County Memorial Museum through Saturday, February 28th:
The Four Chaplains
On February 3, 1943, four Army chaplains of different faiths banded together to support military and civilian personnel aboard the USSAT Dorchester after the transport ship was torpedoed by a German submarine. Their heroic actions during chaos and strife aboard the sinking ship encouraged and inspired the survivors, even as they lost their own lives. Come read about The Four Chaplains, the first in a series of exhibits on American heroes in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

10/14/2025

Visit Livingston’s Historic Loblolly Tree
S. Pine St. at W. Sprott St.
Estimated to be over 150 years old
Listed in Texas Big Tree Registry in 2018 as the 6th largest loblolly tree.
Submitted for listing in Texas Historic Trees registry October 2025.

Measured in 2018:
Circumference: 170 inches (14 ft. 2 in.)
Height: 89 ft.
Crown spread 65 ft.

New measurements are scheduled for Nov 2025.

09/12/2025

Happy birthday!

Happy 52nd Birthday to Second Chief Herb Johnson, Jr!

08/15/2025

Isn't it beautiful?!
New handicapped parking and ramp to the front porch! We also have NINE new regular parking spaces (four beside these handicap spots and five angle-in across the front). There is also a large area at the back for vans and extra vehicles.

08/06/2025

07/12/2025

On Monday, July 14th, the long-awaited construction for new parking will begin!
We plan to be open regular hours during this phase, but please be mindful of heavy equipment and workers on site.
The museum is located at 514 W. Mill Street. Our regular hours are Tuesday through Friday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9-5. There is no charge to visit the museum.
Thanks for your patience!