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Buxton's Banquet Hall is an event venue at 191 Railroad St, Beckemeyer, IL 62219. It is in Clinton County, about 41 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 191 Railroad St, Beckemeyer, IL 62219
- Phone
- +16182278281
- County
- Clinton County
- Distance
- about 41 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Beckemeyer
Beckemeyer is a small village in Clinton County, Illinois, with a population of just over 1,000. It was first settled around 1817 and began as a way station on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, originally named Buxton. Coal mining started in 1894, bringing growth and a name change to Beckemeyer in 1905. The village is known for its coal mining history, including the tragic 1947 Centralia mine explosion, which is commemorated at Miners Memorial Park. Beckemeyer also had a zinc smelting industry that operated for much of the 20th century. The village covers 0.61 square miles and is located on the historic railroad line. It is about 41 miles from St. Louis and near other cities like Evansville and Paducah.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Located on the historic Ohio and Mississippi Railroad line.
Around Beckemeyer
- Miners Memorial Park: Dedicated to miners from Beckemeyer who died in the 1947 Centralia Coal mine explosion.
- Miners Memorial Park: Memorial park honoring miners who died in the 1947 mine explosion.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Buxton's Banquet Hall located?
- Buxton's Banquet Hall is at 191 Railroad St, Beckemeyer, IL 62219, in Clinton County.
- What is there to see in Beckemeyer?
- Places to see in Beckemeyer include Miners Memorial Park, Miners Memorial Park.
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