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

Denmark, Illinois
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
Elevation440 ft (130 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
GNIS feature ID422617[1]

History

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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

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  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.