Polk City Town Square

Town Square. In May 1846 George and Hester Beebe, on their way west, bought land along the banks of Big Creek from Samuel and John Hays. They established the Big Creek Settlement, sometimes referred to as the Beebe Settlement. The Beebe's plotted lots in the settlement to be sold. During 1850 the Beebe's donated land for the town square. The Bandstand George and Hester raised their family in the settlement for thirty years before was built in the town square they continued their journey west in 1883. They were instrumental in John William (Will) Schaal achieving incorporation of the town of Polk City in 1875. Plaque Donated by Big Creek Historical.