Peoria, Texas

Peoria is an unincorporated community in Hill County, Texas, United States.^[1]

Peoria
Unincorporated community
Peoria Location in Texas
Coordinates: 31°58′42″N 97°13′19″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Hill
Named for	Peoria, Illinois
Elevation [1]	659 ft (201 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	81
GNIS feature ID	1343839[1]

History

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

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peoria, Texas
2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Peoria, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
3. A History of Hill County, Texas, 1853-1980. Texian Press. 1980.