Laurette, Illinois
Laurette is an unincorporated community in McLean County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Laurette, Illinois | |
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  Laurette, Illinois  Laurette, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 40°19′31″N 88°32′36″W | |
| 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[1] |
History
Laurette derives its name from Laura, the wife of a railroad official.[2]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Laurette, Illinois
- Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
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