A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
The first 19 years of Pekin’s history cover the period when our...
Jared L. Olar
March 14, 2024
Before the formal platting and surveying of the little pioneer settlement that...
Jared L. Olar
January 11, 2024
In the summer of 1834, the small pioneer community of Pekin –...
Jared L. Olar
November 2, 2023
Last month we recalled the old pioneer burying ground formerly located at...
Jared L. Olar
July 7, 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.
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Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
