Peoria County Bicentennial
Celebrate Peoria County 200th Anniversary
1825-2025
Visit the County website for event information sponsored by the county.

As Peoria County celebrates 200 years, the Alpha Park Library reflects on the history of the communities in the library district (Bartonville, Bellevue, Glasford, Kingston Mines, Lake Camelot, Norwood)
Mining
Mine-Out area map & directory for the Peoria West Quadrang
Peoria Historical Society
Peoria State Hospital
Peoria State Hospital Museum located in Bartonville
Local History Links
Bartonville History:
Village of Bartonville Website Info
Glasford History:
1968 Glasford History Book
Glasford/Gazette: A History 1968; 1988
Available at the Alpha Park Library: Reference 977.35 GLA
Peoria Genealogy Trails Info for Timber Township / Glasford
Some notable Inventions over the last 200 years:
Telephone
Automobile
Computers
Electricity
Camera
Cotton Gin
Steam Engine
Sewing Machine
Light Bulb
Drugs / Immunizations
Radio
The Zipper
Ballpoint pen
Hair Dryer
Saws (chainsaw, circular saw, etc).
Calculator
Microwave Oven
Air Conditioning
Helicopter
Major Medical Advances
Vacuum Cleaner
Wristwatches (wound & digital)











