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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Vera, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Vera is located in IllinoisVeraVera
Coordinates: 39°02′03″N 89°06′47″W / 39.03417°N 89.11306°W / 39.03417; -89.11306
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyFayette
TownshipSharon
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
ZIP code62080

Vera is an unincorporated community in Sharon Township, Fayette County, Illinois, United States.

History

Vera originally was called Bear Creek. The present name, derived from the Spanish or Latin means "true".

Geography

Vera is located at 39°02′03″N 89°06′47″W / 39.03417°N 89.11306°W / 39.03417; -89.11306 at an elevation of 558 feet (170 m).

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vera, Illinois
  2. ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.
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