Polk County Services

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Sheriffs' Office (Civil Processing/Animal Control/Jail)

40 Ward Street

Columbus, NC 28722

828.894.3001

Polk County Communications (Non-Emergency) - Emergencies Dial 911

40 Ward Street

Columbus, NC 28722

828.894.0187

Polk County Board of Elections

40 Courthouse St., Columbus, NC 28722
PO Box 253
8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri

828.894.8181

Polk County Building Inspector

35 Walker Street

Columbus, NC 28722

828.894.3739

Emergency Medical Services

340 Hospital Dr
Columbus NC 28722
PO Box 308
8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri
365 day 24 hour a day coverage
828.894.3067

Polk County Mental Health Center

Josh Schactman, Clinical Director
94 White Drive
Columbus, NC 28722
Phone: 828.894.2290

Polk County Social Services
231 Wolverine Trail
Mill Spring, NC 28756

8:30-5:00 Mon-Fri
828.894.2100

Polk County Board of Education

125 East Mills Street
Columbus, NC 28722-9729
828.894.3051

Polk County Chamber of Commerce

2753 Lynn Road, Suite A

Tryon NC 28782
Phone 828.859.6236

First Peak of the Blue Ridge - Visitors Center

20 E. Mills Street
Columbus, NC 28722

Phone: 828.894.2324
Toll Free: 800.440.7848