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The Hop Brewery is an event venue at 203 W Market St, Christopher, IL 62822. It is in Franklin County, about 66 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 203 W Market St, Christopher, IL 62822
- Phone
- +16189560008
- County
- Franklin County
- Distance
- about 66 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Christopher
About Christopher Christopher is a small city in Franklin County, Illinois, with a population of about 2,400. Founded in 1879 as a railroad stop, it was named after Christopher Harrison, a descendant of an early settler. The city became a village in 1903 and incorporated as a city in 1910. Christopher is known for its historic coal mining industry, with mines like United Coal Mining Company No. 1 and Old Ben Coal Mine No. 1 operating in the early 1900s. The city also has a history marked by mining disasters in 1915 and 1917 and World War I era mob vigilantism. Christopher is located about 20 miles northeast of Carbondale, the nearest city, and covers 1.64 square miles mostly of land.
Getting there
- Nearest city
- Carbondale
Around Christopher
- Old Ben Coal Mine No. 1: Historic coal mine site near Christopher, significant for early 20th-century mining activity.
- City Square: Site of notable historical events including mob vigilantism during World War I.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is The Hop Brewery located?
- The Hop Brewery is at 203 W Market St, Christopher, IL 62822, in Franklin County.
- What is there to see in Christopher?
- Places to see in Christopher include Old Ben Coal Mine No. 1, City Square.
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