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Creve Coeur, Illinois, is home to Fort Crevecoeur -- the name translates to "Fort Broken Heart" (sounds sad, we know). No, the name isn't derived from soap-opera-worthy love triangles and messy breakups; the French fort was built in 1860 by explorers Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and Henri de Tonti as a sign of peace,and the name comes from the trials and tribulations experienced during the build process.
As a suburb of Peoria, the Village of Creve Coeur is considered a part of the Peoria Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the US Census Bureau, it is an incorporated village that had a population of around 5,421 as of 2012. With the village's location so near Peoria and its small size, some might call it a bedroom community that is perfect for the commuting worker. The entire village spans only a bit over four miles, and yet it has two zip codes. View Creve Coeur City Guide