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Laurette, Illinois

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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Laurette, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Laurette is located in IllinoisLauretteLauretteShow map of IllinoisLaurette is located in the United StatesLauretteLauretteShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 40°19′31″N 88°32′36″W / 40.32528°N 88.54333°W / 40.32528; -88.54333
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code309
GNIS feature ID426591

Laurette is an unincorporated community in McLean County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

History

Laurette derives its name from Laura, the wife of a railroad official.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Laurette, Illinois
  2. Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
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County seat: Bloomington
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