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Peoria County Courthouse

Built: 1964
Designed by: Lankton-Ziegele Terry & Associates
Type: Government Building
Location: 324 Main Street, Peoria, United States
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  • 1825: Courthouse square was planned.
  • 1835: The first courthouse was built at this location.
  • 1876: The second courthouse was built at this location.
  • 1899: President McKinley dedicates the Civil War monument in the courthouse square.
  • 1962: The second courthouse was torn down.
  • 1964: The current courthouse was erected.
  • 1965: The current courthouse was dedicated by first lady Lady Bird Johnson.

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  • Lady Bird Johnson planted a cherry tree in the gardens of the courthouse plaza.




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