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

Pimiteoui

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020

1. Pimiteoui Marker

Inscription.
Meaning "fat lake," Illinois Indian name for Peoria Lake. Here passed Jolliet and Marquette in 1673. Established near the lake were Ft. Crévecoeur, 1680; Ft. St. Louis, 1691-92; Old Peorias Fort and village, 1730; Peorias, 1778; Ft. Clark, 1813; French trading house “Opa Post,” before 1818. Americans settled on the site of the city of Peoria in 1819.

Erected 1976 by The Illinois State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1673.

Location. 40° 44.82′ N, 89° 34.115′ W. Marker is in Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria County. It can be reached from North Grandview Drive just east of Irving Park Place, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in pullout area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4905 N Grandview Dr, Peoria Heights IL 61616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Illinois River Road (here, next to this marker); Peoria's First Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Springdale Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Revolutionary War Veteran (approx. 1.8 miles away); Springdale Cemetery & Mausoleum (approx. 1.9 miles away); Zeally Moss (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Zeally Moss (approx. 1.9 miles away); Peoria's First Airport (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peoria.

Additional commentary.
1. Original ISHS Pimiteoui Marker
The original Pimiteoui marker at this location was erected on July 1st, 1951. It had the same inscription as the current marker. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 23, 2020

2. Pimiteoui Marker

— Submitted September 1, 2026.

Pimiteoui Trail Head image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 19, 2026

3. Pimiteoui Trail Head

Pimiteoui Marker & Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 19, 2026

4. Pimiteoui Marker & Trail

The Pimiteoui Trail Head can be seen behind this marker. The trail is 1.25 miles long and leads to the Forest Park Nature Center

Pimiteoui Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, August 19, 2026

5. Pimiteoui Marker Area

Taken from the turnout area along Grandview Drive

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2020. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 103 times this year. Last updated on September 1, 2026. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of the 1951 marker. • Can you help?