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Peoria, Indiana
Peoria, Franklin County, Indiana is located in Indiana
Peoria, Franklin County, Indiana
Peoria, Franklin County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Peoria, Franklin County, Indiana is located in the United States
Peoria, Franklin County, Indiana
Peoria, Franklin County, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Franklin
Township Springfield
Elevation
1,004 ft (306 m)
ZIP code
47012
FIPS code 18-58842
GNIS feature ID 441010

Peoria is an unincorporated community in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

History

Peoria was named after the Peoria tribe. A post office was established at Peoria in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.

Peoria once had the Ingleside Institute academy and a normal school.

Geography

Peoria is located on the state line.

Peoria is located at 39°26′00″N 84°49′02″W / 39.43333°N 84.81722°W / 39.43333; -84.81722.

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