Laura, Indiana

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Laura is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History[]

Laura was established ca. 1897.[2] A post office opened in Laura in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Laura, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 193. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was founded about 1897...
  3. ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 October 2014.

Coordinates: 41°06′00″N 87°04′00″W / 41.10000°N 87.06667°W / 41.10000; -87.06667


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