Vera, Illinois

Vera, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Vera is located in Illinois
Vera
Vera
Coordinates: 39°02′03″N 89°06′47″W / 39.03417°N 89.11306°W / 39.03417; -89.11306
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyFayette
TownshipSharon
Elevation
[1]
558 ft (170 m)
ZIP code
62080

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

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″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. ^ a b Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.


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