Dunkel, Illinois
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| GNIS ID | 422641[1] |
Dunkel is an unincorporated community in Assumption Township, 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, a railroad employee.[3] All that remains of Dunkel today are a few houses and a grain elevator operated by nearby Assumption Co-Op.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunkel, Illinois
- ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.
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