A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
The seed from which Pekin grew was the log cabin that pioneer...
Jared L. Olar
November 27, 2024
Before the formal platting and surveying of the little pioneer settlement that...
Jared L. Olar
January 11, 2024
The founding of Pekin was due to the influx of settlers of...
Jared L. Olar
April 13, 2018
This week we return to Pekin’s pioneer historian William H. Bates, from...
Jared L. Olar
August 5, 2017
From the Archives
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history. Each article offers a closer look at the community’s past while preserving the local stories and experiences that connect generations.
From the Archives
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
