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The City of Peoria was established in the 1880’s when William J. Murphy’s vision of fertile farm lands fed by water from the Salt River became reality with the completion of the Arizona Canal in 1885. Once this canal was completed, Murphy went East to interest people in settling in this new community. Mr. Murphy was successful in catching people’s attention – over 5,000 acres of land in the new district was purchased by citizens from Peoria, Illinois. Four families from Peoria, Illinois were among the first to move to Arizona to occupy and work their land.
Peoria is located near popular Lake Pleasant Park, Luke Air Force Base, Peoria Sports Complex, and public recreational areas that host special events throughout the year. School districts include Peoria Unified School District, The Challenger Learning Center, and the Deer Valley Unified School District. |
