Green Brier, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Brier, Illinois
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 Green Brier, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Green Brier, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Crawford |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422754 |
Green Brier is a small place in Crawford County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Green Brier is a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own official local government. This means it's not a city or a town with its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government.
Where is Green Brier Located?
Green Brier is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the central part of the United States. More specifically, it's in Crawford County. If you were looking on a map, Green Brier is about 6.5 miles (which is about 10.5 kilometers) south of a town called Oblong.
Quick Facts About Green Brier
Green Brier is located at an elevation of 449 feet (about 137 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's not right at sea level either. The people in Green Brier follow the Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as cities like Chicago and St. Louis.
