Laurette is an unincorporated community in McLean County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
Laurette derives its name from Laura, the wife of a railroad official.[2]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Laurette, Illinois
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.