Jubilee College State Park and Historic Site

college, Peoria, Illinois, United States

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Jubilee College State Park and Historic Site is located northwest of Peoria, Illinois. The site is a historic area preserving remnants of a 19th-century educational institution. It is situated in a region with a rich history, including early French settlements and the presence of the Peoria Indians, after whom the nearby city is named. The park offers visitors a glimpse into the past, with historical structures and natural landscapes.1

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Peoria
Jubilee College State Park and Historic Site is about 15 miles (25 km) northwest. Several state fish and wildlife areas are southwest of the city. Inc. city, 1845. Pop. (2010) 115,007; Peoria Metro Area, 379,186; (2020) 113,150; Peoria Metro Area, 402,391.
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Jubilee College State Park and Historic Site is about 15 miles (25 km) northwest. Several state fish and wildlife areas are southwest of the city. Inc. city, 1845. Pop. (2010) 115,007; Peoria Metro Area, 379,186; (2020) 113,150; Peoria Metro Area, 402,391.
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Philander Chase
…where, near Peoria, he founded Jubilee College and became its first president. He served until his death in both these capacities and also from 1843 as presiding bishop of his denomination.
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…where, near Peoria, he founded Jubilee College and became its first president. He served until his death in both these capacities and also from 1843 as presiding bishop of his denomination.
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