Peoria, Missouri
Peoria is an unincorporated community in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Peoria was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community's name, which was one of several choices offered by postal officials, most likely is a transfer from Peoria, Illinois.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peoria, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
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37°45′22″N 90°53′03″W / 37.75611°N 90.88417°W
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