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Peoria, Franklin County, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Peoria is an unincorporated community in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
1,001 ft (305 m)
ZIP code
47012
FIPS code18-58842[2]
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Peoria, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Peoria is located in Indiana
Peoria
Peoria
Location within Indiana
Peoria is located in the United States
Peoria
Peoria
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 39°26′00″N 84°49′02″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
TownshipSpringfield
Elevation
[1]
1,001 ft (305 m)
ZIP code
47012
FIPS code18-58842[2]
GNIS feature ID441010[1]
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History

Peoria was named after the Peoria tribe.[3] A post office was established at Peoria in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[4]

Peoria once had the Ingleside Institute academy and a normal school.[5]

Geography

Peoria is located on the state line.[6]

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