Vera, Illinois
Vera is an unincorporated community in Sharon Township, Fayette County, Illinois, United States.
History
Vera originally was called Bear Creek. The present name, derived from the Spanish or Latin means "true".
Geography
Vera is located at 39°02′03″N 89°06′47″W / 39.03417°N 89.11306°W at an elevation of 558 feet (170 m).
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vera, Illinois
- ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.