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

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   Peoria County is located in the U.S. state of Illinois. The 2020 United States Census listed its population at 181,830. Its county seat is Peoria. Peoria County is part of the Peoria, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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     Peoria ( / piˈɔːriə / pee-OR-ee-ə) is a city in and county...

   • History of Peoria, Illinois - Wikipedia

     The history of Peoria, Illinois began when French explorers...

2. www.peoriacounty.gov › 297About the County | Peoria County, IL

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   Known as the Heart of Illinois, Peoria County is at the center of a multi-county region along the Illinois River. It has a population of 181,830 (census 2020). Peoria County encompasses 629 square miles, running 32 miles north/south and 28 miles east/west.

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   Where is Peoria County IL?

   • Peoria County is located in the U.S. state of Illinois. The 2020 United States Census listed its population at 181,830. Its county seat is Peoria. Peoria County is part of the Peoria, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area . Peoria County was formed in 1825 out of Fulton County. It was named for the Peoria, an Illiniwek people who lived there.

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   When did Peoria Illinois become a city?

   • The history of Peoria, Illinois began when French explorers constructed Fort Crevecoeur in 1680. The County of Peoria was organized in 1825, the town in 1835, and Peoria was incorporated as a city in 1845. During the Industrial Revolution, coal mining, steamboat, and railroad businesses flourished in Peoria.

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   How big is Peoria County?

   • It has a population of 181,830 (census 2020). Peoria County encompasses 629 square miles, running 32 miles north/south and 28 miles east/west. The Greater Peoria region has a diverse and vibrant business base and is home to a variety of firms that focus on innovation, research, and development.

   About the County | Peoria County, IL

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   When was Peoria County formed?

   • Peoria County was formed in 1825 out of Fulton County. It was named for the Peoria, an Illiniwek people who lived there. It included most of the western valley of the Illinois River up to the Chicago river portage. Peoria County at creation, with unorganized territory attached to it. Peoria County 1826–1827.

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

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   Apr 9, 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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5. www.peoriacounty.govPeoria County, IL | Official Website

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   Peoria County, IL | Official Website. Agendas & Minutes. GIS DATA & MAPS. PROPERTY TAX INFO. Pay My Bill. JOBS. Report a Concern. Latest News and Events. Stay up to date with us. Join the Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity.

6. www.peoriacounty.orgPeoria County, IL | Official Website

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   Peoria County, IL | Official Website. Agendas & Minutes. GIS DATA & MAPS. PROPERTY TAX INFO. Pay My Bill. JOBS. Report a Concern. Latest News and Events. Stay up to date with us. Join the Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity.