Laura, Illinois
Laura, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Laura, Illinois | |
Coordinates: 40°55′17″N 89°55′35″W / 40.92139°N 89.92639°WCoordinates: 40°55′17″N 89°55′35″W / 40.92139°N 89.92639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Peoria |
Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 61451 |
Area code(s) | 309 |
GNIS feature ID | 411849[1] |
Laura is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Laura is located along a railroad line, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Williamsfield. Laura has a post office with ZIP code 61451.[2]
History[]
Laura was platted in the late 1880s, and given the name of the daughter of a railroad official.[3] A post office called Laura has been in operation since 1888.[4]
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ^ "Peoria County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Peoria County, Illinois
- Unincorporated communities in Illinois
- Peoria metropolitan area, Illinois
- Peoria-Canton geography stubs