Becks Creek is a stream located in Fayette, Shelby and

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. Becks Creek was named after Paul Beck and his son Guy Beck, pioneers who settled along the creek in 1815.

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Rivers of Christian County, Illinois Rivers of Fayette County, Illinois Rivers of Shelby County, Illinois Rivers of Illinois {{Illinois-river-stub

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