Akron, Illinois facts for kids

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Akron is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

History

Akron was made a railroad station in 1901 when the Chicago and North Western Railway was extended to that point. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Akron, Ohio, caused the name to be selected.

Municipalities and communities of Peoria County, Illinois, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Akron
  • Brimfield
  • Chillicothe
  • Elmwood
  • Hallock
  • Hollis
  • Jubilee
  • Kickapoo
  • Limestone
  • Logan
  • Medina
  • Millbrook
  • Peoria City Twp.
  • Princeville
  • Radnor
  • Richwoods
  • Rosefield
  • Timber
  • Trivoli
  • West Peoria
CDPs
Other
unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 40°54′14″N 89°39′14″W / 40.90389°N 89.65389°W / 40.90389; -89.65389


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