Vera, Illinois

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Vera, Illinois
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Vera
Coordinates: 39°02′03″N89°06′47″W / 39.03417°N 89.11306°W / 39.03417; -89.11306
Country United States
State Illinois
County Fayette
Township Sharon
Elevation
[1]
558 ft (170 m)
ZIP code
62080

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

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History

Vera originally was called Bear Creek. [2] The present name, derived from the Spanish or Latin means "true". [2]

Geography

Vera is located at 39°02′03″N89°06′47″W / 39.03417°N 89.11306°W / 39.03417; -89.11306 at an elevation of 558 feet (170 m).

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References

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