Laura, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 40°55′17″N 89°55′35″W / 40.92139°N 89.92639°W | |
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 |
Area code | 309 |
GNIS feature ID | 411849 [1] |
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. [2]
Laura was platted in the late 1880s, and given the name of the daughter of a railroad official. [3] A post office called Laura has been in operation since 1888. [4]