[1] Sooru borders the Väike Emajõgi River on its northeastern side.

Sooru Manor was first mentioned in 1388 as Sore (also known as Soorhof, Soor and Sora).

In 1922 a local elementary school was established in the manor house.

The main building was burned down in 1944 during World War II.

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