Decorra is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Henderson County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Illinois
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.
History
Decorra was founded in the 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Decorra in 1888, and remained in operation until 1929.
References
Unincorporated communities in Henderson County, Illinois
Unincorporated communities in Illinois
1880s establishments in Illinois
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