County historical societies maintain collections of local history materials spanning the entire county, including records from communities and townships that may not have their own dedicated historical organizations. There are 4 Historical Society locations in Peoria County, Illinois.

County residents seeking genealogical records, historical photographs, or documentation of local landmarks should contact the county historical society, which often holds materials from smaller communities throughout the county.

List of Peoria County, Illinois Historical Society

Brimfield Historical Society

View Details Call Now (309) 446-3631

Brimfield Historical Society

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Chillicothe Historical Society

View Details Call Now (309) 274-9076

Chillicothe Historical Society

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Peoria Illinois Historical Society

View Details Call Now (309) 674-1921

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Peoria Historical Society

View Details Call Now (309) 674-0322

Peoria Historical Society

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Residents of Peoria County can visit the county historical society to access genealogical records, historical photographs, newspaper archives, and local history collections. Many organizations also offer scanning or photocopying services for a nominal fee.

You may also find Historical Society locations in neighboring counties including Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell.