Laura, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laura, Illinois
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 Laura, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Laura, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 411849 |
Laura is a small place in Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
Laura is located right next to a railroad line. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of a town called Williamsfield. Even though it's a small community, Laura has its own post office where people can send and receive mail. The special code for mail in Laura is 61451.
A Look Back: Laura's History
Laura started to take shape in the late 1880s. When a community is platted, it means someone has drawn up a map showing where streets, lots, and buildings will go. This helps organize how the community will grow.
Laura was named after the daughter of an important railroad official. This was a common way to name new places back then, especially if they were connected to the railroad. The post office in Laura has been open and helping people send letters and packages since 1888.
