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La Harpe

Illinois, United States · North America

About La Harpe

La Harpe is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Colchester, 28km from Snake Alley.

La Harpe is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 1,197, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, La Harpe sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Harpe to your route.

About La Harpe

The La Harpe Historic District is a historic district located in downtown La Harpe, Illinois. The district, which is primarily commercial, includes the 100 East and 100 West blocks of Main Street and the 100 South block of Center Street. While La Harpe was settled in the 1830s, most of its development took place after

Read more railroad service came to the city in 1865. The city became a regional service center for the surrounding agricultural areas, and the commercial buildings constructed during this late 19th century economic boom form the core of the district. The buildings are primarily red brick commercial structures, some of which have decorative storefronts; the three outliers are a frame house, an Italianate commercial building, and a Mission Revival gas station from the early twentieth century. La Harpe's economy and population stabilized after 1900, and the district has remained mostly unchanged since. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1987.

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Where is La Harpe located?

La Harpe is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.5834 latitude, -90.9693 longitude.

What is the population of La Harpe?

La Harpe has a population of approximately 1,197 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,197
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.5834, -90.9693

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from La Harpe

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Snake Alley

Five half-curves and two quarter-curves twist 275 feet up a 58-foot rise on brick paving laid in 1894, turning through 1,100 degrees: sharper than Lombard Street, which Ripley used to call it the crookedest street in the world.

28 km · about 30 min drive

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