La Clede, Illinois

La Clede is an unincorporated community in La Clede Township, Fayette County, Illinois, United States.

La Clede
Unincorporated community
La Clede
Coordinates: 38°52′47″N 088°42′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyFayette
TownshipLaClede
Elevation571 ft (174 m)
ZIP code
62838
GNIS feature ID0411635

The community was named after Pierre Laclède, a French fur trader.[2]

Geography

La Clede is located at 38°52′47″N 088°42′55″W at an elevation of 571 feet.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.



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