Peoria | |
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  Peoria Location in Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°58′42″N 97°13′19″W / 31.9782120°N 97.2219538°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Named for | Peoria, Illinois |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 81 |
Peoria is an unincorporated community in Hill County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
[edit]Peoria is situated on the intersection of Texas State Highway 22 and Farm to Market Road 1947. It began as a rest stop for cattle drovers. Settler B. F. Stewart named the town after his hometown, Peoria, Illinois. In 1853, one square mile of road was laid out. A post office operated from 1856 to 1907, with Henry Young serving as the first postmaster. The population continued to decline, and as of 2000, had a population of 81.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Peoria, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ A History of Hill County, Texas, 1853-1980. Texian Press. 1980.
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