Polk County {Tx} - CSA 

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        "During the Civil War, 1861-1865, an area of Piney Woods, Farms, Thickets with
an Alabama - Coushatta Indian Reservation.   Had only 600 voters in 1860 but sent 900
soldiers into the Confederate Army.
        Furnished 4 units of Hoods Texas Brigade (Co B, 1st Regiment; Co F, 4th Regiment;
Co H; and Co K, 5th Regiment).    Also organised Co K 14th Texas Infantry , Randal's
Brigade; Co E 20th Texas Infantry, Harrison's Brigade.      Twenty one of the Alabama-
Coushattas joined Co A, Indian Calvary.
        In 1861 gave, through Commissioner's Court,  $1600.00 to clothe it's soldiers.
Through-out the war, old men, women, children, and slaves produced food and cotton for
support of the war effort.
        County's numerous ferries and rivers were used in transporting troops and supplies.
Such ports as Drew's Landing floated out goods on flatboats.  Industries and facilities of
importance include Moscow's sawmill, cotton gin, drugstore, and school operated through
the war by the Masonic Lodge.
        Livingston: Headquarters, 1867-68, for the Federal Army of Occupation 5th Military
District, with Co A 15 Infantry and Co. B 6th Cavalry stationed here.