Peoria, Texas
Unincorporated community in Texas, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peoria is an unincorporated community in Hill County, Texas, United States.[1]
Peoria | |
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 Peoria Location in Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°58′42″N 97°13′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Named after | Peoria, Illinois |
| Elevation | 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]
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