Pekin, Illinois, also known as Pekin, is a city located in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Pekin is situated along the east bank of the Illinois River, approximately 10 miles southwest of Peoria. The city experiences a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Pekin was founded in 1829 and was named after the Chinese capital city of Beijing. The city has a rich history and heritage, with a strong emphasis on industry and manufacturing.
Geographic Data for Pekin, Illinois, United States
| Latitude | 40° 34.052' |
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| Longitude | -89° -38.440' |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
Numerology for Pekin, Illinois, United States
Chaldean Name Number : 21 => 3
Pythagorean Name Number : 1
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Famous Persons from Pekin, Illinois, United States
- Cory Markum - Born on August 1, 1986 - YouTuber, Podcaster, and Substitute teacher
- D. A. Points - Born on December 1, 1976 - Golfer
- Susan Dey - Born on December 10, 1952 - Film actor, Television actor, Model, Film producer, and Actor
- Erik Brann - Born on August 11, 1950 - Guitarist, and Musician (died: July 25, 2003)
- Larry Kenney - Born on August 5, 1947 - Radio personality, Voice actor, and Actor
- Roger M. Freidinger - Born on July 26, 1947 - Medicinal chemist - Vincent du Vigneaud Award | Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry
- Ethyl Eichelberger - Born on July 17, 1945 - Actor (died: August 12, 1990)
- Sally Smith - Born on January 23, 1945 - Politician
- Donnie Heitler - Born on August 28, 1936 - Pianist (died: March 25, 2018)
- Jack Wallace - Born on August 10, 1933 - Television actor, and Actor (died: April 16, 2020)
- Donna Jean Christianson - Born on October 17, 1931 - Politician (died: May 11, 2015)
- Richard Stolley - Born on October 3, 1928 - Opinion journalist, Journalist, and Editor (died: June 16, 2021)
- Lester M. Chace, Jr. - Born on September 22, 1925 - Painter (died: December 8, 2005)
- Wayne Mack - Born on May 22, 1924 - Sports journalist (died: April 1, 1993)
- Eric Monti - Born on December 6, 1917 - Golfer (died: February 1, 2009)
- Hank Bruder - Born on November 22, 1907 - American football player (died: June 29, 1970)
- Alfred Hinsey Kelly - Born on June 23, 1907 - University teacher, and Historian (died: February 14, 1976)
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