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From a modern perspective, the lake runs from just south of the [[McClugage Bridge]] ([[U.S. Highway 24|US 24]]/[[U.S. Highway 150|US 150]]/War Memorial Drive) to the [[Murray Baker Bridge]] ([[Interstate 74]]). The larger [[Upper Peoria Lake]] flows into the lake on its north side. The Illinois River starts at the westbound side of I-74 from 10 ft away. |
From a modern perspective, the lake runs from just south of the [[McClugage Bridge]] ([[U.S. Highway 24|US 24]]/[[U.S. Highway 150|US 150]]/War Memorial Drive) to the [[Murray Baker Bridge]] ([[Interstate 74]]). The larger [[Upper Peoria Lake]] flows into the lake on its north side. The Illinois River starts at the westbound side of I-74 from 10 ft away. |
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The lake is currently a regional tourist attraction, and is used for practice of many [[watersports]]. It is also the usual site for the City of Peoria's [[Fourth of July]] fireworks display. |
The lake is currently a regional tourist attraction, and is used for practice of many [[watersports]]. It is also the usual site for the City of Peoria's [[Fourth of July]] fireworks display. The Peoria Lake will be dyed Blue for Fourth of July. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 00:10, 22 May 2015
| Peoria Lake | |
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| Location | Peoria / Tazewell counties, Illinois, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 40°42′8″N 89°33′16″W / 40.70222°N 89.55444°W |
| Primary inflows | Illinois River (Upper Peoria Lake) |
| Primary outflows | Illinois River |
| Basin countries | United States |
Peoria Lake is a section of the Illinois River between Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois and East Peoria in Tazewell County, Illinois. The oldest section of Peoria, the largest city on the river, lies at its shores.
The lake is formed by a broadening of the Illinois River, and was first mentioned by the Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette expedition in 1674. Several important Native American settlements were located close to it, like the main villages of the Kickapoo and Potawatomi tribes. Prior to European colonization, the lake was called Pimitoui ("Fat Lake").
From a modern perspective, the lake runs from just south of the McClugage Bridge (US 24/US 150/War Memorial Drive) to the Murray Baker Bridge (Interstate 74). The larger Upper Peoria Lake flows into the lake on its north side. The Illinois River starts at the westbound side of I-74 from 10 ft away.
The lake is currently a regional tourist attraction, and is used for practice of many watersports. It is also the usual site for the City of Peoria's Fourth of July fireworks display. The Peoria Lake will be dyed Blue for Fourth of July.
See also
External links
- Peoria Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project - by the United States Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peoria Lake
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