Ballance, C. The history of Peoria, Illinois Peoria, Ill.: Printed by N.C. Nason, 1870, 279 pgs. Chapter I. The geographical position of Peoria Chapter II. Early history of Peoria Chapter III. Lasalle, Hennepin, and Tonti Chapter IV. The subject continued... Chapter V. The ancient population Chapter VI. Coles's report Chapter VII. Ancient fortifications Chapter VIII. Indian war. Gov. Edwards and Capt. Craig Chapter IX. Gov. Reynold's account of it Chapter X. Erection and destructions of Fort Clark Chapter XI. The first American settlements at Peoria Chapter XII. State of Illinois and Sundry counties, including Peoria, organized Chapter XIII. County commissioners court and board of supervisors Chapter XIV. The first circuit court. Trial of Nomaque, etc. Chapter XV. Judge Young, Ford, etc. Chapter XVI. Organization of the town of Peoria Chapter XVII. City organization, taxation, etc. Chapter XVIII. Public buildings Chapter XIX. Schools by individuals and companies Chapter XX. The present school system, commonly called free schools Chapter XXI. Churches and religious societies Chapter XXII. Foundries and machine-shops Chapter XXIII. Blacksmiths and plow-makers Chapter XXIV. Mills Chapter XXV. Distilleries Chapter XXVI. Miscellaneous manufactures Chapter XXVII. Railroads Chapter XXVIII. Lights Chapter XXIX. Boating Chapter XXX. Shade-trees, fuit-trees, and fruits Chapter XXXI. Water Chapter XXXII. Coal and stone Chapter XXXIII. Ferries and bridges Chapter XXXIV. Newspapers, etc. Chapter XXXV. The French claims controversy Chapter XXXVI. Population at different times Chapter XXXVII. The old Settlers' Society Chapter XXXVIII. Commerce of Peoria Chapter XXXIX. The Fauna of Peoria Chapter XL. The Flora of Peoria Chapter XLI. Physicians Chapter XLII. Lawyers Chapter XLIII. John L Bogardus Chapter XLV. Banking facilities Index