Decorra, Illinois

Decorra is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]

History

Decorra was founded in the 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Decorra in 1888, and remained in operation until 1929.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Decorra, Illinois
  2. Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 89. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  3. "Henderson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 November 2015.

Coordinates: 40°43′40″N 90°58′13″W / 40.72778°N 90.97028°W / 40.72778; -90.97028

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