Denmark, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Denmark, Illinois is located in Illinois
Denmark, Illinois
Denmark, Illinois
Denmark, Illinois is located in the United States
Denmark, Illinois
Denmark, Illinois
Coordinates: 37°59′51″N 89°29′50″W / 37.99750°N 89.49722°W / 37.99750; -89.49722
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyPerry
Elevation
[1]
440 ft (130 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
GNIS feature ID422617[1]

Denmark is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Illinois, United States. Denmark is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of Cutler.

History

A post office was established at Denmark in 1865, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The first postmaster being a Danish immigrant most likely caused the name to be selected.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Denmark, Illinois
  2. ^ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  3. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 91. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.


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