Vera, Illinois Explained

Vera, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois
Pushpin Label:Vera
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Sharon
Population As Of:2000
Elevation M:170
Elevation Ft:558
Coordinates:39.0342°N -89.1131°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:62080

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

History

Vera originally was called Bear Creek.[1] The present name, derived from the Spanish or Latin means "true".

Geography

Vera is located at 39.0342°N -89.1131°W at an elevation of .

Notes and References

  1. Book: Illinois Central Magazine . Illinois Central Railroad Company . 1922 . 44.