La Rue, Illinois facts for kids
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La Rue, Illinois
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 La Rue, Illinois
Location in Illinois
La Rue, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Union |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 411652 |
La Rue is a small place in Union County, Illinois. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
History of La Rue
La Rue had a post office that opened in 1903. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for about six years, closing down in 1909. People believe the community was named after one of the first settlers who lived there a long time ago.
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