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 / 39.03417; -89.11306 at an elevation of 558 feet (170 m).