Peoria County

Peoria County is an administrative division in central Illinois where the Illinois River runs through the landscape, mixing agricultural areas with urban development. The region combines rural farmland with established towns and city growth.

The county was established in 1825 on land previously inhabited by the Peoria people, from whom it took its name. Its founding marked the beginning of agricultural and industrial development in the central Illinois region.

The county seat in Peoria city features buildings from different time periods, reflecting various American architectural styles that visitors can observe around the downtown area. Walking through the streets reveals how construction and design preferences evolved over generations.

The county is accessible through a well-maintained network of roads managed by the Peoria County Highway Department, which keeps infrastructure in regular working order. Visitors typically explore different parts of the area by car.

The area played a key role in American whiskey production during the 1800s, with many distilleries operating across the region at that time. These operations left a mark on how whiskey was made and distributed in the country.

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: December 20, 2025 12:32