Polo has an active Historical Society which meets regularly. In the past they
have undertaken restoration projects which preserve and improve the buildings
of the area.
The future of the Polo Historical Society is dependent upon the active
participation of its members and friends. Polo's history is prominent today
because friends and members in the past have been generous with their time,
talent and money. We need to continue the tradition.
The Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in the
Aplington House Museum. Business meetings are followed by a program and
refreshments. New faces are always welcome. Call 815-946-4142 for information
in joining this worth-while and important organization.
Historical Society Officers:
| Ed Olsen |
President |
| John Kessinger |
Vice President |
| Ruth Schmidt |
Secretary |
| Nancy Trotter |
Treasurer |
| Betty Obendorf |
Museum Curator |
| Mike Faivre |
Director |
| Paul Fossler |
Director |
| Ed Raley |
Director |
| Betty Rogers |
Director |
| Ken Scaggs |
Director |
| Helen Webster |
Director |
| Bill Wragg |
Director |
Click here
to learn about Polo's history from an 1872 Atlas
Click here
to see what businesses existed in Polo on 1872
Click here
to see the Patron's Listing of Buffalo Township in 1872
Click here
to find history of surrounding areas
Click here
to check out some interesting moments in history, from the Polo High School
web site's History page
