Peoria County, Administrative division in Illinois, United States
Peoria County spans across central Illinois with the Illinois River flowing through its territory, covering an area of extensive agricultural lands and urban developments.
The county, established in 1825, originated from territories previously inhabited by the Peoria tribe and developed into a significant administrative region of Illinois.
The county headquarters in Peoria city maintains multiple historical buildings that represent the architectural styles from different periods of American development.
The Peoria County Highway Department manages an extensive network of roads, maintaining infrastructure and conducting regular updates for transportation efficiency.
The county holds a central position in Illinois whiskey production history, with numerous distilleries operating throughout its territory during the 19th century.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1825
Capital city: Peoria
Shares border with: Knox County, Stark County, Marshall County, Woodford County, Tazewell County, Fulton County
Website: https://peoriacounty.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.79000,-89.76000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
Peoria Civic Center
17.7 km
Fort Crevecoeur
20.4 km
Grandview Drive
18.3 km
Wildlife Prairie Park
6.3 km
Jubilee College State Park
3.5 km
Peoria Riverfront Museum
18.2 km
Murray Baker Bridge
18.8 km
McClugage Bridge
19.7 km
Rock Island Trail State Park
20.1 km
Grace Presbyterian Church
7.6 km
Madison Theatre
17.8 km
Glasford crater
21.2 km
Renaissance Coliseum
15.7 km
Bob Michel Bridge
18.4 km
Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
27.2 km
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
28.8 km
Cedar Street Bridge
18.4 km
Taft Homes
18.3 km
Scottish Rite Cathedral
17.7 km
Peoria City Hall
17.8 km
Pettingill-Morron House
16.4 km
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
26.8 km
John C. Flanagan House Museum
17.6 km
John T. McNaughton Bridge
25.2 km
West Bluff Historic District
16.1 km
George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
17.5 km
The Pioneers
17.4 km
Peoria Lock and Dam
21 kmReviews
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