Polk County had only 600 voters in 1860 but sent 900 soldiers into the Confederate Army. It furnished 4 units to Hood's Texas Brigade (Co. B, 1st Regiment; Co. F, 4th Regiment; Co. H and Co. K, 5th Regiment). Also organized Co. K, 14th Texas Infantry, Randal's Brigade; Co. E, 20th Texas Infantry, Harrison's Brigade; Co. F, 22nd Texas Infantry. Waul's Brigade, 21 of the Alabama-Coushattas joined Co. A, Indian Cavalry. Throughout the war, old men, women, children and slaves produced food and cotton for support of the war effort. The 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 included Moscow's sawmill, cotton gin, drugstore and school operated throughout the war by the Masonic Lodge. Livingston was headquarters, 1867-68, for the Federal Army of Occupation, 5th Military District, with Co. A, 15th Infantry and Co. B, 6th Cavalry. Marker is located on courthouse lawn, Bus. 59 and US 190
