Denmark is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Illinois, United States. Denmark is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of Cutler.
Denmark, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 37°59′51″N 89°29′50″W / 37.99750°N 89.49722°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Perry |
Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 618 |
GNIS feature ID | 422617[1] |
History
editA 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
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Denmark, Illinois
- ^ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 91. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.