| Peoria | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  PeoriaLocation in Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°58′42″N 97°13′19″W / 31.97833°N 97.22194°W / 31.97833; -97.22194 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Named for | Peoria, Illinois |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 81 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1343839 |
Peoria is an unincorporated community in Hill County, Texas, United States.
History
Peoria is situated on the intersection of Texas State Highway 22 and Farm to Market Road 1947. It began as a rest stop for cattle drovers. Settler B. F. Stewart named the town after his hometown, Peoria, Illinois. In 1853, one square mile of road was laid out. A post office operated from 1856 to 1907, with Henry Young serving as the first postmaster. The population continued to decline, and as of 2000, had a population of 81.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peoria, Texas
- Association, Texas State Historical. "Peoria, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- A History of Hill County, Texas, 1853-1980. Texian Press. 1980.
| Municipalities and communities of Hill County, Texas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Hillsboro | ||
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