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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Peoria,_IllinoisPeoria, Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Peoria (/ p i ˈ ɔːr i ə / pee-OR-ee-ə) is a city in and county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Located on the Illinois River, the city had a population of 113,150 as of the 2020 census.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Peoria-IllinoisPeoria | Illinois, Map, Population, & History | Britannica

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Peoria, city, seat (1825) of Peoria county, central Illinois, U.S. Peoria lies along the Illinois River where it widens to form Peoria Lake, about 160 miles (260 km) southwest of Chicago. With Peoria Heights, West Peoria, Bartonville, Bellevue, East Peoria, Creve Coeur, Marquette Heights, North.

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4. amazingworld.travel › peoria-illinoisExplore Peoria, Illinois: 13 Must-See Attractions and Activities

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   2 days ago · 1. Grand View Drive and Park. About the Place: Grand View Drive and Park, affectionately called the “world’s most beautiful drive” by Teddy Roosevelt, is a scenic 2.5-mile stretch in Peoria, Illinois. It offers breathtaking views of the Illinois River, lush woodlands, and historic homes.

5. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Peoria_(Illinois)Peoria (Illinois) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_City_of_PeoriaList of City of Peoria historic landmarks and districts ...

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   Peoria has 6 local historic districts, 5 national historic districts, and 24 local historic landmarks. [1] Historic Preservation Commission. The City of Peoria's Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approves new historic districts and landmarks and ensures historic site maintain their character. [1] .

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   Things to Do in Peoria, Illinois: See Tripadvisor's 20,515 traveller reviews and photos of Peoria tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Peoria.

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   Peoria is a city on the Illinois River in the U.S. state of Illinois. In the 2020 census, Peoria had more than 110,000 people living in it. It is the home of the Peoria Rivermen ice hockey team.

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   Where is Peoria Illinois?

   • Location of Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois. / 40.69278°N 89.59056°W / 40.69278; -89.59056 Peoria ( / piˈɔːriə / pee-OR-ee-ə) is a city in and county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Located on the Illinois River, the city had a population of 113,150 as of the 2020 census.

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   How many people live in Peoria IL?

   • Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000. Situated on a river bluff with excellent natural resources and easy river access, the area has been settled since prehistory, with artifacts and burial mounds showing settlement as far back as 10,000 BC.

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   When did Peoria get its name?

   • Originally [vague] known as Fort Clark, it received its current name when the County of Peoria was organized in 1825. The city was named after the Peoria people, a member of the Illinois Confederation. On October 16, 1854, Abraham Lincoln made his Peoria speech against the Kansas-Nebraska Act.

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   How far is Peoria from Chicago?

   • Many people drive in and out of Peoria on Interstate 74. People also drive around Peoria on Interstate 474. Peoria is 157 miles (257 kilometers) southwest of Chicago, Illinois . Peoria has become famous as a representation of the average American city because of its demographics and its perceived mainstream Midwestern culture.

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   Is Peoria a township?

   • The Township of the City of Peoria (also City of Peoria Township) is a separate government from the City of Peoria, and performs the functions of civil township government in most of the city.

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   Why is Peoria Illinois named after a Native American tribe?

   • The city is named for the Peoria Indians, one of the five tribes in the Illinois confederacy, who had long inhabited the area before European settlement. Peoria is one of the state’s oldest settled locations.

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