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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Laura, Illinois
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 40°55′17″N 89°55′35″W / 40.92139°N 89.92639°W / 40.92139; -89.92639
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyPeoria
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code61451
Area code309
GNIS feature ID411849

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.

History

Laura was platted in the late 1880s, and given the name of the daughter of a railroad official. A post office called Laura has been in operation since 1888.

References

  1. "Laura". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  2. ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  4. "Peoria County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Peoria County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Peoria
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