Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bell & Cornerstone

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025

1. Bell & Cornerstone Marker

Inscription. from Peoria County Courthouse 1876-1964

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications.

Location. 40° 41.568′ N, 89° 35.339′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. It can be reached from the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Northeast Adams Street. Marker is located at Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 Main St, Peoria IL 61602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Illinois River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peoria County World Wars I and II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Peoria County World Wars I & II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Spanish American War (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace and Harvest (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peoria on The Riverfront / Peoria (approx. ¼ mile away); Schwab - Powell Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Waterborn Services Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Military Services Memorial Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 23, 2025

2. Bell & Cornerstone Marker

Located at Courthouse Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.