Laura, Indiana

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Laura is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Indiana, in the United States. [1]

History

Laura was established ca. 1897. [2] A post office opened in Laura in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Laura, Indiana
  2. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  193. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. This village was founded about 1897...
  3. ↑ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.

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