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Laurette, Illinois
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 Laurette, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Laurette, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McLean |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 426591 |
Laurette is a small, quiet place located in McLean County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official town government like a city or village. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in, which is McLean County for Laurette.
History of Laurette
Laurette got its name from a special person! It was named after Laura, who was the wife of an important official from the railroad company. Back then, railroads were super important for connecting places and helping communities grow.
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