La Rue, Illinois
La Rue is an unincorporated community in Union County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office called La Rue was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1909.[2] The community most likely has the name of a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Rue, Illinois
- ↑ "Union County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ↑ 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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Coordinates: 37°32′44″N 89°27′13″W / 37.54556°N 89.45361°W
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