Peoria is an

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in southern Washington County, in the

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. The community is on Missouri Route JJ approximately three miles southwest of

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. The Washington-

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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

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References

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