Village of Buckner

Welcome to the Village of Buckner. We want to bring our community together working with each other to make improvements. Not only improving our infrastructure, but also our relationships as a community. Focused on our future!

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Water Department

Water payments are due on the 1st of each month. If not paid in full by midnight the 15th a $20 late fee is added. If the previous balance (past due) and current months balance is not paid by the 21st your service will be shut off until payment in full is received. A $150 deposit may be required for service to be turned back on. All new water services require a $150 deposit.

We accept online water bill payments.

Didn’t received your water bill? You can add your email to receive your bill. E-Mail BucknerIllinoisWaterClerk@Yahoo.com with your name and email address. You can also visit our online payment site to check your balance. Enter your last name and your account number to see your balance.

EPA Consumer Confidence Report Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports are available online at Village of Buckner CCR Reports Request a copy of the report to be mailed to you. Send e-mail to BucknerIllinoisWaterClerk@yahoo.com or call 618-724-7505. Copies are also available at the Buckner Post office and Buckner Village Hall.

Trash Service

Trash is picked up every Friday unless delayed by the weather. Have your trash can at the curb Thursday night and pull it away when empty. Was your trash not picked up or is your trash can have damage? You can call 618-724-7505 or e-mail BucknerIllinoisWaterClerk@Yahoo.com your name and address it will be reported to the trash company.

Village Hall

Village of Buckner Hall at 200 E. Main St Buckner, IL 62819 is available for Birthday parties, Anniversary celebrations, Graduation parties or any occasions. Call 618-724-7501 to leave your name and number and we will call you back with the details.

Neighborhood Watch

Facebook group Buckner Illinois Neighborhood Watch was created December 12, 2018. Connecting neighbors to share information about community issues, solutions to problems, potential dangers, thefts and break-ins. Make our neighborhood safer by “see something say something.” Franklin County Sheriff’s Department 618-439-4850 and Franklin County Animal Control 618-439-9197.

YOU MUST LIVE IN BUCKNER TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS GROUP.

Buckner History

Buckner was founded in 1850-1860. It was settled and named after MOSES BUCKNER, a Civil War cavalry veteran. The village was incorporated in 1912. Post Office was established on 30 Dec 1898. Buckner, IL Histocy (genealogytrails.com)

Photos: A historical look at coal mining in Southern Illinois Photos: A historical look at coal mining in Southern Illinois | History | thesouthern.com

Historical Photos of The home of John Logan Buckner and family Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois (genealogyvillage.com)

Buckner School This is a picture of the first Public school built in Buckner and I believe it was in the year 1916 and had classes from first grade to 5th grade in the Brick building and classes of the 6th , 7th , and 8th . In the wooden building. Buckner School in Franklin County Illinois (genealogytrails.com)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Buckner, Illinois – Wikipedia

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Permits are required for UTV/GOLF CARTS. UTV/Golf If you would like to schedule an appointment to get your UTV/Golf cart inspected to receive a permit contact Fire Chief David at 618-923-4680. Please make payment by check or money order to the Village of Buckner for $24. The permit expires 12/31/27. You can download an application at https://villageofbuckner.org/village-of-buckner-ordinances/

Village of Buckner Community Events. Newsletters available at the Post Office. SAVE THE DATES Board Meeting 01/15/26 6:30pm Board Meeting 02/20/26 6:30pm Board Meeting 03/20/26 6:30pm Board Meeting 04/17/26 6:30pm Board Meeting 05/15/26 6:30pm Board Meeting 06/19/26 6:30pm Independence Day Celebration TBA Board Meeting 07/17/26 6:30pm Back to School Supplies Giveaway TBA Board Meeting 08/21/26 6:30pm Board Meeting 09/18/26 6:30pm Board Meeting 10/16/26 6:30pm Halloween & Truck Treat TBA Board Meeting 11/20/26 6:30pm Happy Thanksgiving Board Meeting 12/18/26 6:30pm Buckner Children Visit Santa TBA Merry Christmas Board meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Village of Buckner community building. Unless a change of meeting will be posted in advance. All FOIA request must be sent Certified Mail to: Village of Buckner c/o FOIA REQUEST Aaron Eubanks P.O. Box 176, Buckner, IL 62819 Not responsible for lost FOIA emails going into SPAM FOLDERS and not responded to in a timely manner. MOVING TO BUCKNER? HOMES FOR SALE

Police

Emergency 911

Non-Emergency Franklin County Sheriff’s Department 618-439-4850

Fire

Emergency 911

Non-Emergency Buckner Fire Rescue 618-724-4411

Animal Control

Franklin County Animal Control 618-439-9197

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