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 …

Archaeologists can trace early man in Peoria as far back as 10,000 B.C.E. Artifacts and burial mounds yield evidence of a Native American civilization that was highly organized, ritualistic, …

Peoria is one of the state’s oldest settled locations. The French under René-Robert Cavelier, sieur (lord) de La Salle, built Fort Crèvecoeur (“Broken Heart”) on the river bluffs opposite the …

Peoria is the oldest European settlement in Illinois, as explorers first ventured up the Illinois River from the Mississippi. The lands that eventually would become Peoria were first settled by …

Located on Lower Level 1 of the Main Library, the Local History and Genealogy Room is a vast and growing collection highlighting the history of Peoria, reputed to be the oldest European …

Apr 18, 2008 · The History of Peoria County, Illinois. Containing a history of the Northwest--history of Illinois--history of the county, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc., etc. …

Peoria Historical Society’s collection of historical photos offers a unique window into the past. Each image tells a story, preserving the rich heritage and everyday life of Peoria through the …

From the Peoria Riverfront Museum, whose multidisciplinary approach connects art, history, science and achievement, to historic Springdale Cemetery, where many prominent Peorians …

Peoria was incorporated as a town in 1835 and chartered as a city by 1845. The first train reached Peoria in November, 1854, and subsequently Peoria became the fourth largest regional hub in …

In the summer of 1818, when the Illinois Territory was advancing toward becoming the 21st state in the union, there were no Americans living along the shores of Lake Pimiteoui in the area …