Peoria, Missouri facts for kids
Peoria is an unincorporated community in southern Washington County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is on Missouri Route JJ approximately three miles southwest of Belgrade. The Washington-Iron county line is 1.5 miles south of the community. Big River flows past the community.
History
A post office called Peoria was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1934. The community's name, which was one of several choices offered by postal officials, most likely is a transfer from Peoria, Illinois.
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