Valier is a village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 554 at the 2020 census.
History
Valier was founded in the early 1900s and named for William Valier, who owned the land upon which the community was established. While a stop along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, the community didn't experience notable expansion until the opening of a coal mine nearby in 1917. The mine operated off and on until closing for good in 1960.
Geography
Valier is located in western Franklin County west of Benton, the county seat.
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Valier has a total area of , of which (or 99.29%) is land and (or 0.71%) is water.
Demographics
thumb|Valier Village Hall
As of the 2020 census