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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 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.
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