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Welcome to Key to the City's page for East Peoria Tazewell County, Illinois Zip Code The Illinois state capital is Springfield. What would you like to know about East Peoria Statistics & Facts Location East Peoria Government East Peoria Chamber of Commerce. East Peoria Organizations, Churches, and Sports. East Peoria Libraries. East Peoria Schools. Zip Codes 61611 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of East Peoria is approximately 22,536 (2005). The approximate number of families is 9,938 (2000). The amount of land area in East Peoria is 44.198 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in East Peoria is 18.8 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 5.737 sq kilometers. The distance from East Peoria to Washington DC is 698 miles. The distance to the Illinois state capital is 61 miles. (as the crow flies) East Peoria is positioned 40.67 degrees north of the equator and 89.54 degrees west of the prime meridian. East Peoria elevation is 450 feet above sea level. East Peoria per capita income is $20,147 (2000). East Peoria median income is $89,900 (2000). The East Peoria median home price is $41,538 (2000). East Peoria miscellany. Return to Index Location East Peoria location: in central Illinois about six miles from Peoria. Other nearby communities include Creve Coeur, Marquette Heights, Peoria Heights, West Peoria, North Pekin, Morton and Bartonville. Return to Index East Peoria history: The first homes here were built in the swamplands during the mid 1800’s. The area was first known as Bluetown after it was platted by Joseph Schertz. Some say the name was for the blue smocks customarily worn by the men who originated from Alsace Lorraine. Others feel the name was because the stilts of the homes were painted blue to protect the wood from the effects of the swamp. Still another theory is that the mining company which owned many of the homes here had purchased a good deal of blue paint for the homes. But the name did not last as it was changed to Hilton in later years. As nearby Peoria began to develop and prosper, people began to look to the east side of the river. In 1848, the first toll bridge was built allowing for movement across the river. When Almiron S. Cole built a home and developed an area known as Coleville, more and more residents moved in. This area was known as Coleville. Finally in July 1884, Bluetown and Coleville incorporated as Hilton. In October, 1889, Hilton became the Village of East Peoria. In April of 1919, the village became a city. Here is a history page for East Peoria. East Peoria attractions: The EastSide Centre An incomparable facility for all sports including stadium, sports fields, courts, fitness club, locker rooms, pro shop and much more. Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Learn what is available in East Peoria! Fondulac Park District 201 Veterans Dr. East Peoria, IL 61611 Phone: (309) 699-3923 Tourist Attractions in the area. Festival of Lights Officially beginning in late November and continuing on under 31 December. East Peoria industries: East Peoria Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Illinois To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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