Dunkel, Illinois
Dunkel is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States.[1]
Dunkel was laid out in 1876.[2] Dunkel's post office was established May 4, 1877 and disestablished August 31, 1902; the community is now served by the Pana post office. It was situated along the Illinois Central Railroad. It was named for Elias Dunkel, an early postmaster.[3] All that remains of Dunkel today are a few houses and a grain elevator operated by nearby Assumption Co-Op.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunkel, Illinois
- ↑ Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 100. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ↑ Christian County Place Names
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