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Birkner
Populated Area
Country  United States
State  Illinois
County Flag of St. Clair County, Illinois.svg St. Clair
Elevation
154 m (505 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central Time Zone)
GNIS feature ID 426271

Birkner is a small populated area located in St. Clair County, Illinois, in the United States. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 38.562 degrees north and 90.029 degrees west. It sits about 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level.

History of Birkner

Birkner is known for a coal mine that used to operate there. This mine was active for several years, from before 1882 until 1889.

Who Operated the Mine?

During its time, the Birkner mine was run by a few different companies. These included Edward Avery & Company, the Dutch Hollow Coal Company, and the Consolidated Coal Company of St. Louis. These companies helped dig for coal, which was an important resource back then.

Finding Birkner on a Map

If you are looking for Birkner on a map, you can find it on the French Village map. This map is part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which creates detailed maps of the United States.

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