Birkner, Illinois

Birkner is a populated area in St. Clair County, Illinois.[1] It is located at 38.562°N 90.029°W / 38.562; -90.029.[1] A mine of the same name operated from prior to 1882 to 1889.[2] During that time, the mine was operated by Edward Avery & Company, Dutch Hollow Coal Company, and the Consolidated Coal Company of St. Louis.[2]

Birkner
Populated Area
Birkner
Coordinates: 38.562°N 90.029°W / 38.562; -90.029
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountySt. Clair
Elevation
505 ft (154 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Time Zone)

Birkner can be seen on the French Village U.S. Geological Survey Map.[1]

References

  1. "Birkner". IL HomeTown Locator. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  2. "Coal Mines in Illinois French Village Quadrangle" (PDF). Illinois State Geological Survey. June 5, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2012.


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