| Laura, Illinois | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Coordinates: 40°55′17″N 89°55′35″W / 40.92139°N 89.92639°WCoordinates: 40°55′17″N 89°55′35″W / 40.92139°N 89.92639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Peoria |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 61451 |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 411849 |
Laura is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Laura is located along a railroad line, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Williamsfield. Laura has a post office with ZIP code 61451.
Laura was platted in the late 1880s, and given the name of the daughter of a railroad official. A post office called Laura has been in operation since 1888.