Laurette, Illinois

Laurette is an unincorporated community in McLean County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]

History

Laurette dervives its name from Laura, the wife of a railroad official.[2]

References

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

Coordinates: 40°19′31″N 88°32′36″W / 40.32528°N 88.54333°W / 40.32528; -88.54333

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